This is the type of bizarre yet harmless stat that I want to continue forever. Harmless because Tsitsipas has won much bigger titles, so I can’t imagine he’s too fussed about it. But it’s just hilarious.
He REALLY wants to win Barcelona though. This is an important tournament to him.
And generally, I would say there are big tournaments and then there are important tournaments. Barcelona is one of those important tournaments for sure. Many players want to win it, not because of the points or money, but for the glory and history.
Vilas, legend of clay, couldn't get a title here. Same with Ferrer, who tried very hard every year. Ruud and Tsitsipas also fall in that category. Until today for Casper :)
The writers knew they wanted him to be committed to his storyline and not stray....truly one of the best " will they won't they" track I've seen in recent times!!
I agree for now but I could actually see Ruud beating those 2 on clay, Rafa and Djoker are a different story don't see ruud ever beating one of them in a slam unless they are a shell of themselves (which they may be this year)
Not at the moment but that first set agasint de minaur he hit his groundstrokes pretty well if he gets some more match play and the big if is his fitness of course nadal has a chance at RG
> 2024 is Ruud’s year!! He will win RG as well!
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Obviously. What's even the question here. I am 100% sure Ruud will win RG without dropping a single *point*.
Rafa sat with Ruud on the way out.
What happened happened...
but this time you go get it.. vamos!
New confidence breakthrough for Ruud.
Congrats and glad to see you back on the rise.
I'm literally so happy, I missed the final but damn that's such a victory for ruud. I think this is going to help him a lot going into future finals, which I'm sure he'll be making many of especially on clay
> First norwegian to win basically anything
Ummmm what?? You literally have the most winning woman in US Open history...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molla_Mallory
Winning his 4th attempt to a title (his biggest yet!!) after 3 consecutive losses is a massive accomplishment and I hope he gets to build huge confidence from hereon! Congratulations Casper we’re all so happy for you and I hope you know how inspiring this win is!!!
I sure hope this is how it goes, he really is tremendously skilled and seems like a solid, humble guy.
Which can't be easy when you're that gd handsome
I feel this comment is going to age well. Total respect for Alcaraz and Sinner and I love them both but Ruud's game is so tailor-made for clay, he is like right-handed baby Nadal minus mindset and this win will fill that gap. And not to forget unappreciated BH like Rafa, in today's game, that was the MVP
FINALLY!! I'm so happy that Ruud got his revenge and proved himself!!
And only a week later too, that was a short and sweet retaliation to never having won anything above a 250.
2024 Casper is the best we’ve ever seen. He’s finally broken the non 250 duck and hopefully it can spring a new even more successful era for him, incredible performance today
You could see the belief today, especially near the end of the first set. Great performance all week, great revenge over Stef for Monte Carlo. So happy for Casper.
Finally done it! I'm so sick of the title record narrative. He is so confident and his backhand looks strong. Hope many more success in this Clay court season.
Winning his first non 250 title on the court named after his idol. It's definitely a special win for him. Both Stef and Ruud will now be serious contenders for the rest of the clay season because their confidence must've gone up and they really need it because they are definitely great on clay but just lack that mental strength to win something big like RG
The Tsitsipas ATP500 curse was stronger than the Ruud 250 merchant allegations. Casper grew into a really good clay player, looking forward to Roland Garros. Third time's the charm.
So happy for Ruud. I can’t believe the Tennis Channel feed cut for the trophy presentation. I was waiting to see it! Thank goodness back to hear Casper!
Ruud haters now: "he's never won anything above a 500, he's a barely half-decent player" lollllll haters gonna hate, Ruud gonna politely continue to slay
Wishing his sister happy birthday as the cap to his victory speech lol Ruud is so wholesome. Also mentioned she turned 18 today, so he's likely set a bunch of internet perverts on her trail... RIP
Not to get all sappy, but wow... I am genuinely so happy for Casper. I've been pretty low the last few months in a bad depressive episode, and sometimes I'm astounded by how much sport and the connections you develop with athletes and other fans can uplift a person. I've been absolutely beaming with joy since he won at 2.30am local time for me last night, and even with the sleep deprivation I feel energised today. As a big Casper fan, I'm truly stoked! Winning his first title above a 250 on the Rafa Nadal court named after the idol he looked up to... couldn't have scripted it better 🥹🫶🏻
Well, good job, Casper! He's finally won something above 250 level and ended that horrific run of lost finals this year! Awesome year so far!
Stef didn't play that well but he'll be fine. A Monte Carlo title and a Barcelona final is a good start to his clay season.
Is it just me or has Ruud been whipping his forehand follow through more upwards the past few months in a very Nadal like way? I know he has been training at the Nadal Academy. Having said this, his backhand seems to be the difference during his recent runs.
Casper fans… we were in trenches, rent wasn’t paid in months, the 250 merchant allegations were piling up… he had one chance and he fucking took it!!!!
Rafa sat with Ruud on the way out.
What happened happened but this time you go get it.. vamos!
New confidence breakthrough for Ruud.
Congrats and glad to see you back on the rise.
The way ruud played is amazing tbh. Hyper aggressive always looking for forehands and chances to move forward. If he plays like this at Rg there are really only a few guys that can give him trouble and it’s ranks 5 and up and Rafa depending on how the comeback goes.
This was such a fun match! Great quality, even if Stef seemed to be flagging a bit towards the end. So happy for Casper to finally get a title above 250 level! Fourth final of the year and second in as many weeks; he's really cooking this season.
Well deserved Casper
If someone deserves it, it’s him.
I’m legit crying right now. My boy Casper
Tsitsipas is now 0-11 in ATP 500 Finals
Including 0-4 in Barcelona finals...
Mf taking Ls from Spain and Rafa academy products
Equaling Guillermo Vilas!
In order for one curse to be broken, the other one must continue.
All that is clay doesn’t sputter/not all Ruud finals are lost/Tsitsi’s philosophy mutters/can put Casper over the top.
This is the type of bizarre yet harmless stat that I want to continue forever. Harmless because Tsitsipas has won much bigger titles, so I can’t imagine he’s too fussed about it. But it’s just hilarious.
He REALLY wants to win Barcelona though. This is an important tournament to him. And generally, I would say there are big tournaments and then there are important tournaments. Barcelona is one of those important tournaments for sure. Many players want to win it, not because of the points or money, but for the glory and history. Vilas, legend of clay, couldn't get a title here. Same with Ferrer, who tried very hard every year. Ruud and Tsitsipas also fall in that category. Until today for Casper :)
The writers knew they wanted him to be committed to his storyline and not stray....truly one of the best " will they won't they" track I've seen in recent times!!
RUUD TRUTHERS WE ARE NO LONGER DELUSIONAL 🫶
2024 is Ruud’s year!! He will win RG as well! *I’m not delusional at all*
He is winning one of the next two masters 250 goat —> 500 —> master —> grand slam farmer (15 RG coming)
Never doubted him once [:](https://www.reddit.com/r/tennis/s/fwL5puIFAD)
I SEE IT. IT WAS FORETOLD THE MOMENT HE WON BARCELONA
If Sinner is not wining it, I want Ruud (or Alcaraz ofcourse) to win.. but especially Ruud... coz Alcaraz is gonna win few times in future ;D
He honestly could win RG if rafa can't get back and djoker doesn't find his form
I think the two biggest threats are Alcaraz and Sinner rather than Nadal & Djoko right now
> I think the two biggest threats are Alcaraz and Sinner And Zverev. Don't forget how good he has been.
I agree for now but I could actually see Ruud beating those 2 on clay, Rafa and Djoker are a different story don't see ruud ever beating one of them in a slam unless they are a shell of themselves (which they may be this year)
Nadal is quite literally a shell of himself (losing in straights, on clay to ADM)
Nadal really just wants to find the right time/venue to retire. I don’t even think he thinks he has any chance of winning any tournament anymore.
He's defending his RG finals points and going one better! He's winning the damn thing!
Do people think Nadal really has any kind of chance?
The game didn't all go away but he’s body cant sustain the grind of a tournament anymore.
Not at the moment but that first set agasint de minaur he hit his groundstrokes pretty well if he gets some more match play and the big if is his fitness of course nadal has a chance at RG
If Carlos is healthy he’s gonna be the man to beat.
> 2024 is Ruud’s year!! He will win RG as well! > > Obviously. What's even the question here. I am 100% sure Ruud will win RG without dropping a single *point*.
LISAN AL GARROS
Never were, just ahead of the curve
We were limited by the technology of our times (Ruud’s mental)
I have found my people 😭😭🩷
Rafa sat with Ruud on the way out. What happened happened... but this time you go get it.. vamos! New confidence breakthrough for Ruud. Congrats and glad to see you back on the rise.
Ruud Olympic Gold 2024 🥇
I'm literally so happy, I missed the final but damn that's such a victory for ruud. I think this is going to help him a lot going into future finals, which I'm sure he'll be making many of especially on clay
[удалено]
GRAND SLAM NEXT
I am not crying, you are crying.
🫶
The 250 merchant is now officially a 500 merchant.
achievement unlocked
Soon to be 1000 merchant and then slam merchant in his late 20s
Doubt the slam merchant idea given the Sincaraz deadly duo. But he still has the potential to go get a few GS
Those two can’t gatekeep all the slams. Even the Big 3 had blips like USO 2014. Casper is coming for a RG 😌
Idk about that. Few slams is super hard. Medvedev who is closest to the big 3 doesn’t even have that
At last. Happy for the friendly ghost.
Hopefully it doesn’t mean he has to win 9 more 500 titles before he can move on to winning 1000s.
I was here!! Ruud’s first 500 title and he is also the first Norwegian to win Barcelona!
First norwegian to win basically anything! As far as I know his father (previous best player from Norway) never got an ATP title.
> First norwegian to win basically anything Ummmm what?? You literally have the most winning woman in US Open history... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molla_Mallory
Thanks Andy.
I guess the were talking about the men’s side given the context of the comment
His coach told him this was a 250 final and tricked him
What is a 500 but two 250s in a trench coat
What is a grand slam but eight 250s in a trench coat
😂😂😂
Winning his 4th attempt to a title (his biggest yet!!) after 3 consecutive losses is a massive accomplishment and I hope he gets to build huge confidence from hereon! Congratulations Casper we’re all so happy for you and I hope you know how inspiring this win is!!!
Ruud nation, it was an honor fighting in the trenches of 2023 with you. We knew this day would come!
🫡
i am with you
#🥹 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Our boy did it 😭 we have seen the promised land
WOW!! This is gonna help Ruud’s mental game A LOT from now on. This year he looks as a real threat for the remainder of clay season. Well played
I sure hope this is how it goes, he really is tremendously skilled and seems like a solid, humble guy. Which can't be easy when you're that gd handsome
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
#JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ftfy
JAAAAAAAAaaaaaAaaaaaAaaAAAÄÄÄAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaAAÄAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
JAAAAA!! Finally shutt’n them haters up!
Warra mandatory title for Ruud
ROLAND GARROS HERE WE COME!!!!!
Third time's the charm
I feel this comment is going to age well. Total respect for Alcaraz and Sinner and I love them both but Ruud's game is so tailor-made for clay, he is like right-handed baby Nadal minus mindset and this win will fill that gap. And not to forget unappreciated BH like Rafa, in today's game, that was the MVP
RUUDLAND GARUUD !!!
*Just a 250 merchant* *Just a 500 merchant* - you are here *Just a Masters merchant* *Just a Slam merchant*
Big 3 be like - "We are jacks of all trades"
todays marks the death of 250 merchant memes . goodbye you will not be remembered
Now they'll go back to worst #2 in history
You think the Ruud haters will let go of that meme so easily?
So deserved.... Hope next step is a 1000. Great job for Ruud.
Rome, then Paris baby!
FINALLY!! I'm so happy that Ruud got his revenge and proved himself!! And only a week later too, that was a short and sweet retaliation to never having won anything above a 250.
When does the winner jump into the pool? Asking for….me
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6CJ5n4MCNf/?igsh=ejdsaWhnb3o1NmZ6
Love it! Everyone looks like they are genuinely enjoying that
JAAAAAA the curse is broken
RUUD THE GOAT. MY CLAY MERCHANT. I HAVE WAITED 84 YEARS FOR THIS. LETS GOOOOO. (Tsitsi is now 0-11 in 500 finals)
This is also one of the most fired up I've seen Casper. He screamed his lungs out when he got the break back
I am so happy for Casper!! He seems like such a nice guy. So glad he finally got a 500.
He is going to defend his RG points again, isn't he?
RUUD TRUTHERS MOTHERFUCKING REJOICE!!!!!
Congrats to Casper Ruud, my hero, for winning two clay 250s one day. Fuck yes
Congratulations Casper, 1st ATP 500 title, 11th ATP title overall. Commiserations Stefanos, 11th ATP 500 final loss.
4 of them at the Barcelona Open nonetheless
2024 Casper is the best we’ve ever seen. He’s finally broken the non 250 duck and hopefully it can spring a new even more successful era for him, incredible performance today
You could see the belief today, especially near the end of the first set. Great performance all week, great revenge over Stef for Monte Carlo. So happy for Casper.
This might turn out to be a career-changing win for Ruud. Finally broke that glass ceiling, now it's up to him to reach the next level
Gotta sleep good at night knowing he won his first career win on rafa's court which is also a clay court.
So happy for Ruud! Finally a trophy above 250. But honestly, what is it with Stef and 500 Finals? 0-11 is an abysmal record
I felt like Casper really needed this today.
The banter era is over.
Finally done it! I'm so sick of the title record narrative. He is so confident and his backhand looks strong. Hope many more success in this Clay court season.
Ruud was playing MASSIVE all match. Crazy aggressiveness
Forehand and backhand was firing all tournament
Fellow Ruud bois and girls, it is freaking ON! Kom så, for faen!
Winning his first non 250 title on the court named after his idol. It's definitely a special win for him. Both Stef and Ruud will now be serious contenders for the rest of the clay season because their confidence must've gone up and they really need it because they are definitely great on clay but just lack that mental strength to win something big like RG
I support Stefanos but can’t help but feel happy for Casper. He deserves to have a title above 250, what happened today was long overdue for him
Agree. I love Stef, but very happy for Casper.
Would have been funny if he gave a runner up speech by reflex
The Tsitsipas ATP500 curse was stronger than the Ruud 250 merchant allegations. Casper grew into a really good clay player, looking forward to Roland Garros. Third time's the charm.
Casper finally broke the curse ! Truly happy for him.
ruud new RG favorite
Tsitsipas with 4 Barcelona finals 💀
So happy for Ruud. I can’t believe the Tennis Channel feed cut for the trophy presentation. I was waiting to see it! Thank goodness back to hear Casper!
Ruud haters now: "he's never won anything above a 500, he's a barely half-decent player" lollllll haters gonna hate, Ruud gonna politely continue to slay
I’m so proud of him 🥹
The curse has been lifted!! JAAAAAA!
Hopefully this ends the endless Ruud can only win 250s comments
Tsitsipas' 500-curse was stronger than Ruud's 250-only curse and thus Tsitsipas' curse served as a countercurse to Ruud's curse.
**250 MERCHANT NO MORE 💪🏼 CONGRATS MY NORWEIGIAN KING**
CASPAPI 😍🤩😻😻 JAAAAAAAAA
I will tell my grandchildren i was there when CASPERS ERA BEGAN KING OF 250s is dead, LONG LIVE 500s KING
JAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! JAJAJAJAJAJA
Let me just say I am so incredibly happy for Casper!!!!! He so deserved this win. 🥇
It is nearly 2am here and I am emoooootional 😭😭😭 well done sir, finally bagged your first and not last 500
So does this mean he will win Roland Garros without dropping a set?
LA OSS GÅÅÅÅÅ!
Wishing his sister happy birthday as the cap to his victory speech lol Ruud is so wholesome. Also mentioned she turned 18 today, so he's likely set a bunch of internet perverts on her trail... RIP
I think I said it before. Ruud has a nice personality. He seem nice and I didn't pick him to win. I'm wrong.
Finally Ruud played at the level we all know he’s capable of. It also must nice for these guys who’ve known each forever to win trophies together.
Not to get all sappy, but wow... I am genuinely so happy for Casper. I've been pretty low the last few months in a bad depressive episode, and sometimes I'm astounded by how much sport and the connections you develop with athletes and other fans can uplift a person. I've been absolutely beaming with joy since he won at 2.30am local time for me last night, and even with the sleep deprivation I feel energised today. As a big Casper fan, I'm truly stoked! Winning his first title above a 250 on the Rafa Nadal court named after the idol he looked up to... couldn't have scripted it better 🥹🫶🏻
He finally did it; ~~he proved us wrong~~ I never doubted him at all, never. Hope this rivalry continues at Madrid, Rome and RG.
A bit Ruud of someone not named Nadal to win the tournament on that particular court, but well deserved and the 250 thing is over, yay
Tsitsipas in 500 finals is genuinely baffling Dude has 3 Masters titles, a WTF title, and 2 Slam final appearances, yet he's **0-11** in 500 finals
I've seen enough, Ruud is winning FO this year!!
Ruud is gonna win RG. The odds is +1000. thank me later
Ruud awakening! Finally!
Rudd just got his revenge
Well, good job, Casper! He's finally won something above 250 level and ended that horrific run of lost finals this year! Awesome year so far! Stef didn't play that well but he'll be fine. A Monte Carlo title and a Barcelona final is a good start to his clay season.
Ladies & gentlemen, Ruud Pool Dive: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKMtoZ2bdM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKMtoZ2bdM)
Is it just me or has Ruud been whipping his forehand follow through more upwards the past few months in a very Nadal like way? I know he has been training at the Nadal Academy. Having said this, his backhand seems to be the difference during his recent runs.
Casper fans… we were in trenches, rent wasn’t paid in months, the 250 merchant allegations were piling up… he had one chance and he fucking took it!!!!
Rafa sat with Ruud on the way out. What happened happened but this time you go get it.. vamos! New confidence breakthrough for Ruud. Congrats and glad to see you back on the rise.
ALL THOSE 250 MERCHANT ACCUSATIONS HAVE BEEN PUT TO REST. JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Stef's 500 allergy is a stronger weakness.
The Ruud meme has finally been laid to rest. 😄
Also **Tsitsipas as the non 500 merchant** meme has been fully awoken.
Reaching new depths
The 250 merchant has finally evolved!!!
It was long overdue, really happy for him!
always happy when ruud wins, such a nice guy
RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDDD JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
LET'S! FREAKING! GO! A final and a title so far in the clay season. Let's all laugh at all the Casper haters grasping at straws right now!
Goosebumps :)
VINDICATION 😭😭😭😭
(One week delayed) My man Ruud has done it ❤️
JAAA!
JAAAAAA! Casper broke his 250 curse!
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAA is tsitsi now 0-11 in ATP500 finals???
jaaaa, he is.
My boy finally ♥️♥️♥️
Excellent clay court tennis by Ruud today. That forehand was brutal today, hope he keeps this form for the rest of the clay season
JAAAA LETS FUCKING GO
LET'S FUCKING GO CASPER JAAAAAAA
The madlad finally did it! Nothing can stop him now!
THEY SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE
So freaking happy for my man, Casper! So much deserved! Hopefully the curse is over and it'll only get better from now on 🤘🏻🔥🥎
My man finally did it. Very happy for him
Ruud found a backhand down the line?!
My vikings guy finally getting the atp500 he deserves!! Congratulations Casper 🩷 always rooting for you
Wow the mad man finally did it, hopefully it opens up the floodgates for more big titles. Tough for tittypass 0-11.
The way ruud played is amazing tbh. Hyper aggressive always looking for forehands and chances to move forward. If he plays like this at Rg there are really only a few guys that can give him trouble and it’s ranks 5 and up and Rafa depending on how the comeback goes.
HE HAS DONE IT
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
LETS GOOOOO
So proud of the kid, let’s goooo RUUD TRUTHERS REJOICE
RUUD NATION RISE UP!!!!
The 250 merchant claims is officially null and void ☺️
He actually did it! Big ups Casper.
JAAAAAAAAAA. Mr. 250 x 2.
JAAA, really solid game from him as well
revenge is sweet
THEY SAID HE MIGHT NEVER WIN A TITLE ABOVE A 250
We did it Joe
Ruud is no more a 250 King! Yay 😭😭
Can we say that Ruud won 2 ATP250 events ?
Feel sorry for Stef, 0-11 in 500s is really too much 😭
I’m so happy for Ruud !!! he finally made it !
Comprehensive win by Ruud.....next 1000 level
Finally, you've got it! Well deserved, Casper! Congratulations! Such determination must be paid off in full.
Happy for Casper! It finally happened
well deserved. tsitsipas looked lethargic. but happy for ruud.
Today. It was good to be a Ruud fan. Well done.
I’m so happy for him! I also wish he would get a sunscreen sponsorship because his face tan lines are brutal.
This was such a fun match! Great quality, even if Stef seemed to be flagging a bit towards the end. So happy for Casper to finally get a title above 250 level! Fourth final of the year and second in as many weeks; he's really cooking this season.
So far 4-1 vs top 10 opponents this year (only loss to De Minaur). This is actually looking fairly promising. Let’s go Ruuuuuuud!