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Ruud Survives Rain Delay and Comeback Scare to Reach Rome Semifinals

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Casper Ruud advanced to the semifinals of the ATP 1000 tournament in Rome after a dramatic three-set victory over Karen Khachanov.
  • The match was significantly delayed by over two hours due to rain, causing Ruud to struggle initially upon resumption.
  • Ruud will face either Rafael Jodar or Luciano Darderi in the semifinals, having already secured over three million kroner in prize money.

In a thrilling display of resilience at the Rome Masters, Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud battled through a rain-interrupted quarterfinal to defeat Russia's Karen Khachanov and secure a spot in the semifinals. The match was a true rollercoaster, with Ruud dominating the first set 6-1, only to drop the second by the same scoreline, before ultimately clinching the decider 6-2.

What a rollercoaster of a match.

· Sverre Krogh SundbøCommentator on TV 2, describing the dramatic nature of the match.

The lengthy two-hour rain delay proved a significant challenge, visibly affecting Ruud's performance immediately after play resumed. "I don't know what happened, but I managed to reset," Ruud commented, highlighting his ability to overcome the disruption. This mental fortitude is crucial as he reaches his fourth semifinal at this prestigious tournament, having previously faced tough losses against top players like Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune.

The first set was world-class.

· Sverre Krogh SundbøCommentator on TV 2, praising Ruud's performance in the opening set.

Despite a concerning dip in his first serve during the match, which commentator Sverre Krogh Sundbø noted as "painful to watch," Ruud managed to find his rhythm again, particularly in the crucial final game. His victory not only propels him further in the tournament, with a potential semifinal clash against either Rafael Jodar or Luciano Darderi, but also guarantees him a substantial prize sum exceeding three million kroner. This performance underscores Ruud's consistent presence among the elite on the clay court circuit.

I don't know what happened, but I managed to reset.

· Casper RuudExplaining his ability to recover after a difficult period following the rain delay.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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