Casper Ruud, number eight in the world, accumulates a balance throughout his career at Roland Garros of 13 wins and four losses, by Rafael Nadal’s 111-3 aggregate of another world. The Norwegian’s best result in the Parisian tournament was the third round, which he reached in his last three appearances (2019, 2020 and 2021). This has been his journey this time:
First round, Tsonga: 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, 7-6
Second round, Ruusuvuori: 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Third round, Sonego: 6-2, 6-7, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3
Fourth round, Hurkacz: 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
Quarterfinals, Rune: 6-1, 4-6, 7-6, 6-3
Semifinals, Cilic: 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2