United States Open #5 Seed and Tennis Great Casper Ruud Believes Djokovic-Alcaraz Final Will Be "Treat for the Fans"

[ffw2]

Casper Ruud's inner fire burns hot.

A Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz US Open final would be a 'treat for the fans', says Casper Ruud - Eurosport

Casper Ruud believes another meeting between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open would be a "treat for the fans".

www.eurosport.com

 

[Tennfan123]

I feel like the new gens are so easily brainwashed. What is Ruud doing saying stuff like this? It's what you'd expect from social media and sports blogs. Ruud just comes across like some zombie who scrolls their phone all day.

 

[Hitman]

Ruud planning to lay down for Djokovic in the semi it seems for the good of the sport....

 

[ffw2]

I feel like the new gens are so easily brainwashed. What is Ruud doing saying stuff like this? It's what you'd expect from social media and sports blogs. Ruud just comes across like some zombie who scrolls their phone all day.

Well said.

I have no idea. It's really disheartening.

 

[Robert F]

But it is also stated that:

but also believes there are plenty of players inside the top 10 of the ATP rankings that will be looking to steal their thunder in New York.​

So, it seems like typical polite sports talk. Admits what fans are hoping for but hope to derail.

I don't see this as taking a knee to Djoker and Alcaraz.

Sometimes I wish these guys would go WWE about their opponents.

 

[ffw2]

But it is also stated that:

but also believes there are plenty of players inside the top 10 of the ATP rankings that will be looking to steal their thunder in New York.​

So, it seems like typical polite sports talk. Admits what fans are hoping for but hope to derail.

I don't see this as taking a knee to Djoker and Alcaraz.

Sometimes I wish these guys would go WWE about their opponents.

It's almost immaterial how he couched it, or how he hedged.

He didn't have to answer the question. If he's a competitor, he should want to win. The end.

 

[optic yellow]

I feel like the new gens are so easily brainwashed. What is Ruud doing saying stuff like this? It's what you'd expect from social media and sports blogs. Ruud just comes across like some zombie who scrolls their phone all day.

What was he asked ?

 

[dking68]

Ruud planning to lay down for Djokovic in the semi it seems for the good of the sport....

I don’t even think he makes the semi

 

[Hood_Man]

Is this Ruud's way of saying "they are the favourites, no?"

 

[WeekendTennisHack]

Is Ruud's way of saying he's in love with Djokovic by bending over for him time and time again?

 

[slice bh compliment]

if he says he would put himself in there, he is a dbag. See sascha zverev.
If he pulls this, he lacks confidence. Or he is playing possum,
He cannot win. Will not win.

 

[LaVie en Rose]

Is Ruud's way of saying he's in love with Djokovic by bending over for him time and time again?

Everyone is in love with Djokovic ,even Alcaraz ,giving him toughest battles imaginable ,splitting wins.You just need to accept the reality and it will be a lot easier for you

 

[LaVie en Rose]

if he says he would put himself in there, he is a dbag. See sascha zverev.
If he pulls this, he lacks confidence. Or he is playing possum,
He cannot win. Will not win.

Not just him.But honestly Casper is such good sport,I don’t know why so many here hate him.

 

[Vincent-C]

Casper Ruud's inner fire burns hot.

A Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz US Open final would be a 'treat for the fans', says Casper Ruud - Eurosport

Casper Ruud believes another meeting between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open would be a "treat for the fans".

www.eurosport.com

Your thread title is friggin' great- sounds like the Daily Mail! BTW, could Raffers' smile in that photo possibly look more fake?

 

[Benf15harp]

Casper Never Rude

 

[I Am Finnish]

Ruud doesn't want to win the runner up trophy?

 

[socallefty]

It sounds from comments by many top players that they understand that the gulf between them and the duo of Alcaraz/Djokovic has widened this year.

 

[L4S10s]

Straight out of the Cappybara Academy's textbook

 

[40Deuce]

It's the final all neutral fans want to watch. The new ATG in waiting against the established ATG. Ruud being Captain Obvious.

 

[Unseeded Player]

Ruud planning to lay down for Djokovic in the semi it seems for the good of the sport....

If he makes semi first...Considering the results this year, on the other side Medvedev and Zverev have the same choice against Carlos.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

Imagine being a top tennis player then selling yourself short?

Ruud is last years US Open finalist!

 

[SonnyT]

Casper is just being realistic. Either Carlos or Nole winning 85%; the field 15%.

Casper has been in 3 slam finals, total sets 9-0.

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

we had the 'put myself in there' approach... now there's the 'put myself outta there' one
(and frankly...)

 

[optic yellow]

we had the 'put myself in there' approach... now there's the 'put myself outta there' one
(and frankly...)

not his fault, zhang was playing with the classic underdog upset formula of fearlessly hitting aggressive targets

 

[aus89]

Caspy lost on purpose bc he didnt want to disappoint people by taking out Djokovic before the final

 

[ffw2]

we had the 'put myself in there' approach... now there's the 'put myself outta there' one
(and frankly...)

Indeed. Bit sad.

This is where tennis is now.

 

[Unseeded Player]

Casper is just being realistic. Either Carlos or Nole winning 85%; the field 15%.

Casper has been in 3 slam finals, total sets 9-0.

Yeap... Small chances that there won't be another Novak - Carlos final

 

[ffw2]

Casper Ruud looking prophetic!

 

[Vincent-C]

Casper Ruud looking prophetic!

A gentleman and a Scholar.

 

[ffw2]

A gentleman and a Scholar.

The man knows his tennis.

Got to know when to give it your all...

...And when to cheerlead!

 

[Hitman]

Ruud probably bought tickets to the event also.

 

[JoshDragon]

Ruud needs to take some arrogance lessons from Zverev.

 

[Vincent-C]

Ruud needs to take some arrogance lessons from Zverev.

Will they help his tennis?

 

[JoshDragon]

Will they help his tennis?

No. But he'll at least sound more like a real competitor and less like a clown.

 

[ffw2]

Ruud probably bought tickets to the event also.

That may well be the case.

And if Ruud's prophecy materializes, then he is a true seer — and will likely be honored in perpetuity as a sort of grand visionary.

His statue in Queens will be propped at a 90 degree angle.

 

[ffw2]

Ruud needs to take some arrogance lessons from Zverev.

For all of Alexander's prickery, he may be admired for overcoming a rather nasty-looking injury.

 

[JoshDragon]

For all of Alexander's prickery, he may be admired for overcoming a rather nasty-looking injury.

Nah. He should have just stayed retired.

The sport doesn't need anymore headcases.

 

[ffw2]

Nah. He should have just stayed retired.

The sport doesn't need anymore headcases.

I take your point.

But aren't we societally numb to that at this point?

 

[ffw2]

Poor Ruud.

Surely he's making someone happy about now tho.