Ruud Grapples With Modern Tennis Demands Ahead of Paris Masters Quarter-Final
Norwegian No.1 Casper Ruud reflected on the difficulty of competing in today’s high‑pace tennis after a mixed 2026 season that saw him reach the Italian Open final and miss the US Open with a back injury. He is now preparing for his Paris Masters quarter‑final against lucky‑loser Nuno Borges, noting that the sport’s shift toward powerful baseline play will remain a challenge for the rest of his career.