Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud took a step closer to winning a maiden US Open title as he overcame an error-prone Matteo Berrettini.

I was able to take care of the chances that I got them. I was hitting all the spots I needed to. Asked about his blistering start, in which he won 11 of the first 13 games, Ruud responded: "Yeah, that was a better start than I ever had before I think in a match. And if I'm very, very lucky, I can leave New York as world number one, so I'm trying to go for it of course.” [Ruud is in with a shot of becoming the new men’s No. US Open Berrettini v Ruud - US Open highlights Berrettini had to save a break point in the third set, and after some extended play a frustrated Ruud was unable to push through leading to a heated exchange with the umpire. Everything was going my way. However, after the first set, and 28 minutes, Ruud was a set up and was denying Berrettini the chance to exploit his powerful forehand. The fifth seed was in dominant form and raced to a 5-0 lead and only then did Berrettini manage to hold his serve to pull one back. Casper Ruud took a step closer to winning a maiden US Open title as he overcame an error-prone Matteo Berrettini, and in doing so, maintained his challenge for the No.

Casper Ruud outclassed Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to reach the US Open semi-finals for the first time and could end the tournament as the world No ...

If they both reach the final, the tournament winner would also take the top ranking. The results have been emphatic – Ruud has won 13 of his past 16 matches on hard courts, having also reached a Masters 1000 final in Miami, a semi-final in Montreal and the semis of the ATP finals last year. While Ruud is humble, understated and pleasant, he has had plenty of detractors since his emergence for his early specialisation on clay courts and the way he initially built his top 10 ranking by tearing through clay court ATP 250 events last year, leading some to brand him a “vulture”. By the time Ruud led 6-1, 5-1, he had struck just two unforced errors in the entire match. But as his nerves provoked a few rare mistakes Berrettini slowly worked his way into the match. “Everything was going my way, I was hitting the spots that I needed to.”

Fifth seed Ruud eased to a 6-4 6-1 7-6 (4) victory under the roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

I managed to serve out the second set and the third was very tough.” I was able to take care of the chances that I got. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Let’s see if I can accomplish it. Sometimes you can get a little bit excited and think that you can walk on water. [Casper Ruud](/topic/casper-ruud) defeated [Matteo Berrettini](/topic/matteo-berrettini) to reach his first [US Open](/topic/us-open) semi-final and increase his hopes of becoming world number one.

Fifth seed Ruud, who reached the French Open final in June, defeated 13th-seeded Italian Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the US Open quarterfinal on ...

He and third seed Carlos Alcaraz have a chance at seizing the world number one ranking at Flushing Meadows, as current holder Daniil Medvedev crashed out in the fourth round. Ruud mustered a terrific comeback, breaking Berrettini in the ninth and never trailed in the tiebreak. The French Open runner-up beat Berrettini on clay in July’s Gstaad final and looked just as effective on the hard court, hanging back behind the baseline to absorb the 13th seed’s power.

The fifth seed pushed past Italy's Matteo Berrettini in straight sets as he eyes the world No.1 spot and next faces the winner of Nick Kyrgios and Karen ...

“But I probably should stop and reflect and give myself a pat on the back because I do deserve it.” That said, Tomljanovic expressed frustration with her ranking, saying it “sucks” not getting points for her quarter-final showing at Wimbledon because of the tour’s decision not to award points after the tournament banned Russian players. After losing the first set and then double faulting to hand Jabeur a service break at the start of the second, Tomljanonic rebounded from 0-2 to level proceedings. “It wasn’t just the double faults, it was the first serves too,” she said afterwards. Jabeur mixed power with precision and also often saved her best for the biggest points and the longest rallies, despite Tomljanovic’s previous prowess in that arena. New York: Last Friday, Ajla Tomljanovic withstood the ferocity of Serena Williams’ desire and the chaos of a frenzied crowd urging the American on.

Casper Ruud is through to the US Open semi-final after he played a superb match to take down former US Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini 6-1 6-4 7-6(4).

The errors are not the problem for Matteo generally but he can't allow himself to serve poorly and not hit his forehand. A lapse in focus allowed Matteo to pull the break and find some confidence, but Ruud still won it 6-4. This was a very interesting match because it largely felt as two matches in one.

The fifth seed pushed past Italy's Matteo Berrettini in straight sets as he eyes the world No.1 spot and next faces the winner of Nick Kyrgios and Karen ...

“But I probably should stop and reflect and give myself a pat on the back because I do deserve it.” That said, Tomljanovic expressed frustration with her ranking, saying it “sucks” not getting points for her quarter-final showing at Wimbledon because of the tour’s decision not to award points after the tournament banned Russian players. After losing the first set and then double faulting to hand Jabeur a service break at the start of the second, Tomljanonic rebounded from 0-2 to level proceedings. “It wasn’t just the double faults, it was the first serves too,” she said afterwards. Jabeur mixed power with precision and also often saved her best for the biggest points and the longest rallies, despite Tomljanovic’s previous prowess in that arena. New York: Last Friday, Ajla Tomljanovic withstood the ferocity of Serena Williams’ desire and the chaos of a frenzied crowd urging the American on.

Fifth seed Ruud saved two set points in the third set on his way to a 6-1 6-4 7-6 (4) victory over Italian Berrettini under the roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Berrettini was disappointed with his performance, saying: “I think he had the best start possible, and I helped him. I managed to serve out the second set and the third was very tough.” I was able to take care of the chances that I got.

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But once you are sitting at home and writing different comments about players that makes me think who has the real problem.” I don’t give my respect for that,” Kyrgios tweeted back. “On the personal note, there is not that much of a relationship. “I think Nick has taken steps as a player. I’m supposed to respect Mats? Let’s see if it will be some drama or not, but I’m ready for anything.” Muzz, just know that how ever long you stay, we all appreciate and enjoy your tennis and banter. “Just read what Wilander said about @andy_murray …. Muzz and I respect each other, and if someone starts talking about one of mine then I’ll come at them. Watch Tennis Live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. Live Coverage of ATP + WTA Tour Tournaments including Every Finals Match. Kyrgios responded by describing the Norwegian’s tennis as “boring” and accusing him of “stealing” points by playing in a succession of low-profile claycourt events in order to boost his world ranking.

In-form fifth seed Casper Ruud eased his way past Italian Matteo Berrettini to reach the US Open semi-finals with a shot at the world No 1 ranking still on ...

I managed to serve out the second set and the third was very tough." [skysports.com/tennis](http://www.skysports.com/tennis), our Twitter account [@skysportstennis](https://twitter.com/SkySportsTennis) & Sky Sports - on the go! I was able to take care of the chances that I got. Let's see if there will be some drama or not - but I'm ready for anything." He will be a dangerous player for sure. If I'm very, very lucky, I can leave New York as world number one."

Casper Ruud is the first Norwegian to make a U.S. Open semifinal. The fifth-seeded Ruud knocked off No. 13 Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to continue ...

1 in the men's rankings on Monday, and three players have a shot at replacing him: Ruud, Rafael Nadal ( who lost in the fourth round to Frances Tiafoe on Monday ) and No. 1 in the ATP rankings, following a run to the final at the French Open. Jabeur advanced to her first semifinal in New York with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over the player who beat Serena Williams in the third round, Ajla Tomljanovic. Open during the professional era, which began in 1968. ``During Paris, something clicked, and I feel like I, this year, have sort of figured out the better way how to play five sets and knowing that it's very different from playing best-of-three sets. Then, a day before the Australian Open began in January, he twisted his ankle in practice and needed to withdraw.

Casper Ruud remains on course for the US Open final and No.1 ranking after beating Matteo Berrettini in straight sets in the quarter-finals.

"He's more complete." He's able to mix it up," he told reporters. I was hitting all the spots, all the shots that I needed to. "Of course it's a little bit (more) motivation," said Ruud. "That was (a) better start than I ever had before in a match," Ruud said, adding that he had to temper his enthusiasm in order to clinch the affair. But Berrettini slowly began to find his usual level and appeared to have cracked the code in the third set when he broke Ruud in the second game and saved four breaks in the third.

Ruud now will face the winner of the Tuesday night quarterfinal between Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios — who eliminated defending champion Daniil Medvedev in ...

“It’s still far away, I think, but of course it’s nice that it’s possible. “Everything sort of went (in) my favor,” Ruud said. 1 in the men’s rankings on Monday, and three players have a shot at replacing him: Ruud, Rafael Nadal (who lost in the fourth round to Frances Tiafoe on Monday) and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz (who plays Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals Wednesday). “So I think I matured and learned how to play five sets better than I did last year.” “During Paris, something clicked, and I feel like I, this year, have sort of figured out the better way how to play five sets and knowing that it’s very different from playing best-of-three sets.

Casper Ruud produced a scintillating fourth-round performance to oust Matteo Berrettini from the US Open with the result keeping his hopes of becoming world ...

[US Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/us-open/) [Tennis News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/tennis-news/) [Davis Cup](https://www.tennis365.com/category/davis-cup/) “It is something all young players think about. “I got a little nervous towards the end of the second set because things were going a little too well. [WTA Tour](https://www.tennis365.com/category/wta-tour/) “That was a better start than I ever had before. He had three sets points at 5-2 but his Italian opponent held firm and then claimed one break back in game eight before Ruud served it out. The third set was very tough.” The fifth seed was brutal in the opening set as he blew Berrettini away with brilliant serves and powerful strokes. He dropped only 13 points in the opening set.

Ruud, ranked seventh in the world, defeated 13th seed Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4) on Tuesday to reach the last four at the U.S. Open for the first ...

Also sometimes realising or knowing that you can sort of let one set go every once in a while to save some energy for the rest of the sets. Ruud, ranked seventh in the world, defeated 13th seed Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4) on Tuesday to reach the last four at the U.S. Open semifinals and moved a step closer to becoming world number one.

Casper Ruud took a step closer to winning a maiden US Open title as he overcame an error-prone Matteo Berrettini.

I was able to take care of the chances that I got them. I was hitting all the spots I needed to. Asked about his blistering start, in which he won 11 of the first 13 games, Ruud responded: "Yeah, that was a better start than I ever had before I think in a match. And if I'm very, very lucky, I can leave New York as world number one, so I'm trying to go for it of course.” [Ruud is in with a shot of becoming the new men’s No. Berrettini had to save a break point in the third set, and after some extended play a frustrated Ruud was unable to push through leading to a heated exchange with the umpire. The Italian looked like he was certain to take the third but Ruud battled back from 5-2 down to 5-4 after breaking, before Berrettini steadied himself once again to go 6-5 clear, and Ruud then forced a tie-break where he quickly asserted his control. However, after the first set, and 28 minutes, Ruud was a set up and was denying Berrettini the chance to exploit his powerful forehand. US Open The fifth seed was in dominant form and raced to a 5-0 lead and only then did Berrettini manage to hold his serve to pull one back. "Honestly, I had no idea that I had a chance to become world number one, one day, you know, now I'm in the semi-finals. Casper Ruud took a step closer to winning a maiden US Open title as he overcame an error-prone Matteo Berrettini, and in doing so, maintained his challenge for the No.