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Casper Ruud praises Danish tennis success

Casper Ruud, ranked 12th in the world, is set to face Sebastian Ofner in the first round of the US Open. Follow Ruud's journey as he aims to make a deep run in the tournament.

“It's quite incredible, I think. I've definitely noticed it, because I follow the other Scandinavian players...”

Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is impressed by the current success of Danish tennis on the ATP and WTA Tour. With four Danish players participating in Wimbledon, Ruud acknowledges the remarkable achievement, especially as three Danish players will compete in the US Open main tournament.

Ruud's comments come ahead of his own US Open campaign, where he'll face Sebastian Ofner in the first round. The Norwegian player's experience and skill will be put to the test, but he's clearly inspired by the Danish players' recent performances in Grand Slam tournaments.

Casper Ruud has had his share of notable performances in the US Open, including reaching the finals in 2022. This year, he'll be looking to build on his previous successes and make a deep run in the tournament. With his mixed doubles partnership with Iga Swiatek, Ruud has already gained valuable experience at the US Open.

Casper Ruud is impressed by Denmark's representation in Grand Slam tournaments, noting that four Danish players participated in Wimbledon. “It's quite incredible, I think. I've definitely noticed it, because I follow the other Scandinavian players. I also think it's noticed in Norway,” Ruud said, highlighting the achievement.

As the top-ranked Norwegian player at No. 12 in the world rankings, Ruud's comments carry weight. He believes the success of Danish tennis is not only recognized within Denmark but also abroad, particularly in Norway. This recognition underscores the growing presence of Danish players on the international tennis scene.

Casper Ruud draws a fascinating parallel between Denmark's tennis success and Croatia's achievement in the 2018 World Cup, saying, “It's a bit like when Croatia reached the World Cup final in football (2018).” Ruud's comparison highlights the significance of Denmark's recent performance in tennis, given the country's population is roughly the same as Norway's.

Ruud's observation underscores Denmark's current superiority in tennis, with more highly-ranked players on the ATP and WTA Tour compared to Norway. This comparison serves as a testament to Denmark's growing presence in the tennis world, and Ruud's comments provide valuable insight into the Scandinavian tennis landscape.

Casper Ruud's Ranking and Compatriots

Casper Ruud is currently ranked 12th in the ATP rankings. His closest 

Norwegian compatriots in the world rankings are:

• Nicolai Budkov Kjaer: Ranked 162nd
• Viktor Durasovic: Ranked 240th

Danish Tennis Rankings

Denmark has a strong presence in tennis with:

• Holger Rune: Ranked 11th
• Elmer Moller: Ranked 110th
• August Holmgren: Ranked 173rd

Women's Tennis Rankings

On the women's side:

• Clara Tauson (Denmark): Ranked 15th
• Malene Helgo (Norway): Ranked 455th, the highest-ranked Norwegian woman.

Clara Tauson becomes the 2nd Danish player to reach a WTA 1000 singles final.

1. Caroline Wozniacki
2. Clara Tauson

Proud moment for Danish tennis.

🇩🇰🤍 pic.twitter.com/FgNi8NifMe

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 21, 2025

“We had Durasovic in the qualification, and Budkov also had a place, but chose not to play. Hopefully we can get more in the future, so we can better catch up with Denmark.”

“We don't have as great traditions in Scandinavia compared to Southern Europe, and then there was Sweden, which for a period had very proud traditions, but is now behind Denmark and Norway,” says Casper Ruud.

Austrian player Sebastian Ofner in the first round of the 2025 US Open. The match is scheduled to take place on August 26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, with Ruud being the 12th seed. Given their head-to-head record, Ruud seems to have an edge, leading 2-0. However, this will be their first encounter on a hard court, which might favor Ofner slightly, considering Ruud's struggles on this surface in the past.