Marin Cilic vs Casper Ruud - Semifinals Highlights I Roland-Garros 2022

[@bardo0007]

As a Norwegian, I never believed I would be alive to experience a Grand Slam final with someone from my country.

[@matd8653]

As an Aussie I am stoked for you and Norway. Casper is a great role model, terrific player and seems like a good guy to boot! ;-)

[@Marifer19]

Well enjoy because Rafa will have a practice with him on sunday... thats the truth ! Casper is a good guy but not a rival for Nadal.

[@karenv8351]

It's wonderful to see players from the northern countries, Rune will surely improve and make it to a final.

[@bigboobies2647]

Perhaps even a champion.

[@sole129]

I knew when I saw him play this tournament.. Told my mum:) We have a winner

[@hr.doctorlve3386]

2 years ago I thought it was The end for marin after he got a child and climbed down The rankings. Now he reached The semis and has been playing some real quality tennis during The tournament. Congrats for reaching The semis marin. Hope to see you around for many more years to come.

[@LTBlightthebeam]

"Got a child" disease. It's definitely harmful to your career.

[@kenandjoker4857]

This was just pure luck he should retire semi Final it will Not get better then that

[@mundi352]

@@kenandjoker4857 besting Medvedev and Rublev in the French Open was not pure luck. Marin has had a very good year of play. He's very competitive and has shown he can still be a competitive player on many different surfaces

[@axch2983]

@@kenandjoker4857 your mere existence is also pure luck. you wont get any better, ever. :P

[@elvisac4425]

@@kenandjoker4857 Cilic is a grand slam winner so I wouldn’t call this a fluke

[@juanpedroarevalo8130]

It's incredible how has evolved Ruud's level during last years, always doing a very quiet work, being a really good guy, he came to his first Grand Slam final and will just play in front of his favorite tennis player from childhood, Rafa Nadal. Wishing the best to the Norwegian on this dream come true for him 💪 🎾 🇳🇴

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

Top class comment

[@JHQ72]

Vamos Rafa ...

[@R-Soal]

@@020587dmk he is rated only on his aesthetics. Otherwise he is not as good as people hype him up to be. See at Wimbledon sinner beat the shit out of him but his gameplay is not as easy on the eye as alcaraz no one will praise him

[@nlappo]

Ruud continues to impress me, not only is he one of the nicest guys. His ability to turn defence into attack is incredible. Well done mate!

[@jon_durham]

Rafa undisputed Goat why do you keep posting this. Who cares, don’t be one of those fans who can’t appreciate other players game. Rafa will probably win so why are you out here being obnoxious reposting this over and over?

[@captainrogercall5742]

@@jon_durham he is posting from 1 month in every tennis channels , although no one asked him.

[@airulnizam9]

Casper has a quality of the champion. He is so calm and the way his carry himself is awesome. Now I have him as a my new favorite player. To Cilic, it was great performance.

[@Leo-nc3yx]

I hope he win the title so Rune and his mother will shut up about the bs they made .What a disrespect to Ruud ,it's almost like the way Novak's parent disrespected Roger back in the days, at least Novak is nothing like the punk Rune is.

[@a32tl]

@@Leo-nc3yx I must have missed something. Was there Rune/Ruud drama?

[@Leo-nc3yx]

@@a32tl Yep,you can just look it up. Rune's mother said that Ruud isn't a true top 8 player ,and after the match Rune accused Ruud of not being respectful to him.

[@kwaseb]

Cilic threw everything at him and was actually good, but still...

[@roydondsa]

@@Leo-nc3yx Novak said STFU to entire crowd that day

[@rafiderianto3604]

in final : Rafa vs Rafa Nadal Academy's Best Student

[@brucewayne2480]

Seems like an anime

[@ezefinkielman4672]

The master vs the apprentice (kind of)

[@joachimskahjem3508]

Ruud has played five 4th sets and one 5th set in this tournament, and he's won all of them. He's finally cracked the code for playing best of 5 tennis, and with that heavy spin + physical shape he can wear most players down pretty easily. I think there are only 3-4 players who can beat him at RG now. Unfortunately, Rafa is obviously one of them (but never say never).

[@kylecorrigan2449]

Almost Seems like he welcomes the opponents best early to make the correct adjustments he looks overmatched then all of a sudden he takes complete control but like you said he can’t affford to start slow with nadal or he’ll likely be steamrolled

[@gt-productions8802]

Rafa, Novak, Alcaraz & Zverev

[@zaxtt.p8241]

Question is how many players can beat Nadal at his best condition in RG? A huge mountain to climb Next sunday

[@gio-bb4hz]

@@gt-productions8802 and Tsitsipas in good shape

[@gio-bb4hz]

@@zaxtt.p8241 Nobody can beat Nadal at his best in RG... Djokovic is the only only one who had chances in the past. Alcaraz has the pontential

[@keenanhenderson1113]

Rudd had 16 aces and no double faults in this match. Guessing he has problay never served that well before.

[@thojac5878]

I think his record is 21 aces against Opelka last summer. He also did 13 against Rune in the QF, which is pretty decent as well. But yeah, one of his better matches in terms of serving for sure.

[@wastefellow7166]

Serve stats often depend on the recievers position and their anticipation skills. I don't think a lot players on the tour really work on their return position. Djokovic has improved his serve so much. But he hardly aced Nadal in the QF. Just 5 aces in the whole match which almost went to 5th set. One Ace per set. That is because Nadal work on his return position. He protected his backhand side on Djoker serve. Expecting to see a drop of serve stats for Ruud on Sunday. Cilic aced 10 aces in a 4 set match. While Ruud went for 16 aces. On paper we all think that Cilic is a better server. But when Cilic plays Ruud, the player who work on their return position actually aced more and returned well and won the match. Big serve is often a myth in Tennis. Especially against top level player, big serve means nothing. Against mediocre players even oridinary serve look great.

[@bsrussian]

@@wastefellow7166 good analysis

[@thedanman6332]

He’ll have to serve as well as he did in the match if he wants a chance to beat Nadal in the final

[@wastefellow7166]

@@thedanman6332 The number of aces Medvedev went against Nadal in 2022 AO are 23. Its a fast court. Medvedev showed great consistency in painting the lines. Can Ruud be that good on Sunday and clay against Nadal. Felix aced him 7 times in a 5 set match. In the last 6 matches all the 6 players combined aced Nadal for 25 times. The players included Zverev, Felix, Djokovic, Steve Thompson, Botic Van. In 2011 French Open first round match, Isner went for just 13 aces in a 5 set match. magine Isner acing hardly 2 times a set. You can not Stop Rafa from returning. And Ruud knew that. Ruud uses his heavy forehand. Often he penetrates the open court in the backhand side of most of the right handers with ease. That's going to be Rafa's forehand. Rafa will go for Ruud backhand as usual. How much damage Ruud can do with his backhand? Zverev's beckahand was on fire yesterday. His forehand was also great. Zverev was playing long rallies too. And also serving great. Still not enough to win the first set against a player whose mighty forehand was hardly working.

[@samnovak3024]

So happy for Casper, I tought his backhand was gonna be too much of a weakness but he was hitting it much better than in previous matches.

[@RobbieStacks90]

Ruud had the 4th best odds to win this tourney for a reason. A lot of people expected him to have this kind of success here. The issue with Ruud as a top 10 player will never be clay; it'll be that he's overpowered by the tip top players on other surfaces. Ruud can't consistently beat the power hitters in the Top 10 on grass or asphalt.

[@KRLE152]

Nadal will destroy him and his backhand

[@bardo0007]

@@KRLE152 Nadal is 36, maybe not so fast and powerful he used to be, we'll see.

[@jorgeoswaldojr]

@@RobbieStacks90 Who we’re the three with better odds than him?

[@KRLE152]

@@bardo0007 Bro he is in final if he is not fadt and powerful he couldnt be in final, he is fast and powerfull enough. He can be 57 and he would win against Ruud, because for Nadal banana diagonal shot on clay, you need to have perfect backhand, Ruud will be destroyed

[@forestchen7132]

this match was shorter than nadal vs zverev, and they didnt even finish the second set. That's crazy.

[@fabienh3943]

You take away the pulling shorts, hair, shorts, hair, shorts, hair...and you win an hour or two 😁

[@maxh.4984]

@@fabienh3943 You take away the 15-20 bounced ball per service by Cilic... and you win an hour or two

[@agontprevarator5214]

@@fabienh3943 Don't forget the nose, the sweat, walking back to the baseline before walking to the bench and positioning the bottles perfectly on the ground

[@buzzfunk]

@@fabienh3943 Both Rafas and Cilic’s Serve Ritual are very annoying. Ruuds Ritual is much quicker. Sometimes the time Rafa takes for his 2nd serve is ridiculous. It’s painful to watch to be honest.

[@buzzfunk]

@@agontprevarator5214 lol true but heh - 21 GS’s speak for themselves. So he is doing something right.

[@wahn10]

Quiet, classy, keeps his down, goes about his business. Gets to a Grand Slam final. Love this guy. And that's one hell of a forehand.

[@huzcer]

But on the other hand (literally), his backhand is not very good. Nadal will just hit there tomorrow all day.

[@a32tl]

I have fallen in love with Casper in the last couple of years. Such a classy guy! I am so happy for him to be in the final. I am a fan!

[@gamingwithronpubgm3615]

@Rafa undisputed Goat me I'll stop him

[@johnboytim3639]

When it comes to class, these are two of the classiest guys on tour !!! They both have my extreme respect.

[@tokunagaster]

Two Mr Respects, on men's tour!

[@thisnamealsotaken]

Doping is class? U have a weird form of respect then

[@ivanandreevich8568]

Really hard to root against Ruud. Class act all around. No annoying court antics. No annoying grunting. No time wasting between points. A true pleasure to watch.

[@ifeanyiikpegbu6465]

Yeah. Just like Fed and Sampras

[@NN-zf7np]

Won the US open, finals at Wimbledon and Australian open, semis at french open. Exceptional career Marin Cilic.

[@Julian-qs8xq]

Potential hall of fame career

[@roydondsa]

Unreal considering the competition there was all these years ..

[@musakalima8794]

Yeah, great career indeed. Cilic only the sixth man among active players to play semis at all slams

[@Funkytrip73]

The advantage of highlights is that we don't have to see Cilic bounce the ball 425 times before he starts his serve.

[@fairfeatherfiend]

You also don't get to see the women lock herself to the net.

[@Oli-eb8lj]

That’s why I hate Cilic

[@maxdee7940]

@@Oli-eb8lj that's a bit strong. Do you play tennis?

[@Vamos82]

Once I counted 430!!🤣

[@mikeschiedel9215]

It's so annoying honestly. He's a great guy and all but I can hardly watch him play because of that

[@SaskeUchiwa05]

He looks so humble. I love it! Congratulations Casper!

[@SaskeUchiwa05]

@Rafa undisputed Goat I see Rafa winning too but don’t be overconfident. The match hasn’t start yet.

[@zedearl5181]

I’ve been following Casper Ruud over the past two years, what an improvement in his game and now in the top 10. Well deserved and good luck in the final against Nadal! 👏🏾

[@amjvarma]

Don't jinx it... Remember what happened to Zverev.. which one cannot ever predict. Even the best of the lot can have a bad day.

[@fabienh3943]

My God, Ruud is decent in his victory. It's a pleasure to watch after the "roaring twenties"

[@ajayupadhyay5117]

100 % right

[@caprise-music6722]

As in world of tennis: roaring 20’s?

[@nicolasmts3264]

It might not be the best but Ruud's serve is underrated

[@felipearevalo2618]

I know it’s crazy strong for his height and size, serves like a big guy

[@RobbieStacks90]

You don't need a powerful serve on clay. If you have a serve with a lot of movement and spin, it's better because the clay already makes it difficult to pick up on spin. That's why Nadal dominated the French Open for so long because he used to spin to take advantage of a wacky surface that slows down the ball and makes it twist and turn in strange ways due to the friction caused by the clay and the ball.

[@nicrow1369]

@@RobbieStacks90 - just to be clear here, Nadal hasn’t dominated the FO due to his serve. He’s dominated due to many other reasons. Serve isn’t quite as important on clay as other surfaces (you’re correct on this) but Nadal has dominated due to his forehand, movement, mental strength, and his ability to improve his all aspects of his game (including his backhand and volleys). And being a leftie hasn’t proved a disadvantage either!!!

[@Diogene_Balbeur]

@@RobbieStacks90 There is nothing "wacky" about that surface, stupid as. There is nothing "strange" neither. You say this because you're comparing to other surfaces as reference. But they are NOT reference and every esthete would tell you : playing on clay IS tennis as we want it, not a robot-serve stupid sport (i.e. Sampras/Federer on Wimbledon). But, MORE IMPORTANT : no, that's NOT "why Nadal dominated". Nadal dominated because, overall, he's a way more complete player than competition, more well-rounded, and more precisely : MORE TECHNICAL.

[@vincentchauvet6654]

@@felipearevalo2618 its not like he's that small hes at least 6ft

[@tangbein]

Man been following him ever since he started stepping onto the scene in 2016. Crazy how far he has come.

[@airkuna]

Who? Djokovic?

[@caprise-music6722]

@@airkuna djokovic came onto the scene like 15 years before Casper. Wayta?

[@airkuna]

@@caprise-music6722 whayta?

[@FCule]

Casper seems to be a really nice guy. So respectful, kind, has manners...

[@bardo0007]

Casper, the friendly ghost

[@airkuna]

Omg.. are you gay??

[@roydondsa]

Should see his press ..he was cocky and.i think he didn't give Rafa enough credits for his 13 titles ..

[@blindsfitvince2443]

Very good qualities to have, gets you alot of respect.

[@rainfred11]

@@roydondsa damnn ur really trying your hardest to vilify him huh? if u did any research at all, he was speaking highly of nadal in his latest conference and idolized nadal growing up which is why he's currently based at the rafa nadal academy

[@Ithilion]

I really love Ruud's demeanor on court, gives off GOAT vibes

[@kenzone]

Two gentlemen of the game … sad that one had to go out. Really happy for Ruud, his first GS final. But I’m really also sad Cilic couldn’t have a chance for another GS as time is running out.

[@filiphanic802]

I'm glad Ruud won as it will make it more interesting in the final,Cilic has awful score against Nadal and not to mention he hasn't been as successful on clay as he is on hard and grass

[@normang663]

Ruud is an overly calm player. Great player and happy for him reaching the final

[@captainrogercall5742]

@Rafa undisputed Goat I will stop him

[@regguyftl65don8]

Calm,cool and ON TO THE FINAL!!! CONGRATULATIONS CASPAR 👏👏. Great tournament for Cilic,too

[@alexhubanov1526]

As someone, who follows a decent amount of sports, it's starting to feel like everyone in Norway is a sports person. It's unbelievable how many norwegians are at the top of sports (mainly winter sports but not only).

[@erdionvito9981]

Magnus Carlsen The GOAT

[@ryanmckeon6728]

I always thought I was 100% Irish. Did my ancestory and I’m like 30% Norwegian. Now I see Norwegians everywhere felt like I had blinders on for my whole life. Let’s go Rudd make the homeland proud!

[@ronzakrin4966]

I was truly hoping to see Cilic in the final. Two old timers pushing the clock back would have been a sweet demonstration of fitness against the odds. But regardless the outcome, Marin should be proud.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

cilic is horrible to watch his game facial expressions are a pain I am so glad he stopped here

[@caprise-music6722]

@@taopaille-paille4992 that’s what makes him cool. He’s just intense as all hell out there. But he’s a true gentleman off the court. Like really nice guy believe it or not

[@taopaille-paille4992]

@@caprise-music6722 that's why he was suspected of using PEDs.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

@Rafa undisputed Goat Your favorite clay court bully might win indeed his last real match was the quarter

[@RaphaelPraymore]

Happy to see someone from Norway in a Grand Slam final!

[@jaisharma5201]

I'm suddenly aware of how from 2016-2022, every year has produced new grand slam finalists.

[@jaisharma5201]

2016: Raonic 2017: Anderson 2018: Thiem 2019: Medvedev 2020: Zverev 2021: Tsitsipas, Berrettini 2022: Ruud

[@robertservant1936]

@@jaisharma5201 Yep and they all lost. Unfortunately I think Casper will also.

[@olivoil2002]

@@jaisharma5201 They all lost their first final, and I don't expect that to change on Sunday.

[@orkhanb.7447]

It’s better than WTA where every grand slam we have a new champion 😁

[@Viktorvelat95]

@@robertservant1936 not Medvedev in 2021

[@ParekhitB]

So happy for Casper! He seems like one of the nicest played on the tour. Humble, passionate and always respecting his opponents. Not to forget clay is his natural surface. Will be a good match Vs Nadal. Of course Nadal goes into the match with a big big edge. But well, anything can happen on a good day’s tennis.

[@SSR3010]

I know Rafa is a beast and he has a perfect record at RG finals but just imagine if Rudd able to pull off the unthinkable on sunday. Something that Novak and Roger couldn’t do in many attempts. Rudd has a chance to create a record of his own.

[@kesun32145]

Ruud has no chance. It’s going to be so boring.

[@SSR3010]

@@kesun32145 we all know that and you said nothing new but unthinkable things happen.

[@Jzz0007]

Seriously dude? You said Rudd has a chance ??? That’s a joke!!! He has no chance for 100%

[@nenkoandreev8509]

@@Jzz0007 take off the blinkers and you won't be so assured of that. Could you explain why the chance that Ruud's doesn't have a chance is 100%

[@SSR3010]

@@Jzz0007 Yes, Rudd can do the unthinkable because at the moment it’s about how Rafa is feeling on that day. He’s not gonna play like his 2012-13 self every match like he played against Novak.

[@christinekeeley8691]

Feel it deeply for Marin....I was sure he was gonna do soo well...onwards now Marin . .you know you are capable..💖💖 You did yourself proud getting to this point..

[@noelzacharyrecidoro5002]

I hope you win Casper ruud! May the force be with you!!👍🏽

[@Backtothe90s]

Hope? Against Nadal?

[@xwhitemers885]

6 min recap? What did I do to deserve this

[@kinkiboyskrrr2749]

Ahahahah

[@carlocolombo3524]

FINALLY A GREAT HANDSHAKE. CHAPEAU MARIN YOU’RE A BIG SPORTSMAN

[@Marekxxk]

Ruud is a phenomenal person and a phenomenal player.👍👍👍

[@airkuna]

Omg.. are you gay?🙄😒

[@positivelastaction3957]

Congrats to Casper but he is in for a Ruud awakening in the finals.

[@molonlave2193]

This is the biggest moment in Norwegian sports since Karsten Warholm's WR at the men's 400 meter hurdles.

[@molonlave2193]

@Matej Juhás Yeah, you can include those.

[@xxyanlixx]

Wow this casper ruud guy was never on my radar. Cant believe he made it to the finals! Congratulations!

[@gf0878]

Fun but sad fact: This match was in 4 sets and used 2 hours and 55 minutes. Another Rafa vs Sascha match, two sets weren't over but it was already over 3 hours. Anyway, hope we will see a high-quality final and Sascha comes back healthily.

[@pianovibes4u731]

Ruud is the guy everyone wants to have as a friend.

[@JasonRennie]

Love Casper's fight! Would have been so easy to give up on some of those long points---Cilic's attacks are excellent. Impressive!

[@annamet2480]

Congrats to Ruud for his first GS final, what a tournament for him! Best of luck in the final ! Congrats also to Cilic for performing so well and reaching semis.

[@beedatrottv8708]

I admit. Rudd is pretty consistent appearing QF, SF, even in Finals. Good luck to him. Im a Rafa fan tho.🙏💪

[@azazello1784]

That's disgusting. Why would you support that nasty ass scratcher?

[@beedatrottv8708]

@@azazello1784 You're negativity is not welcome. Get a life.👊😂

[@magisterialanubis06]

I agree, Ruud can be very dangerous in the final

[@findingPerdition]

Great tennis players and even more humble as people. Joy to watch them

[@theacechip]

I love how both Cilic and Ruud made this look like a hardcourt match with their flat clean groundstrokes. Ruud definitely has a future. Lets see how many sets he can take off Nadal in the final.

[@chiznowtch]

Ruud - flat - ???

[@montanso8267]

Ruud has some of the highest RPMs. Cilic also has decently high RPMs.

[@patrikmarflak6559]

Good to see proper highlights on the RG channel at last! Please make them longer from the first round next year. Well played by Ruud, he played a lot of backhands :) Surely that will also be the case in the final. I think Nadal won’t give him a chance but let’s see. Hoping for a good match.

[@ramadeanchannel5597]

So happy for Ruud 👏👏👏. This is a dream final for me.

[@pani_9711]

what a crazy match! hope the final is gonna be an epic match too!!

[@dragospitt79]

Ruud and Alcaraz are the real future in tennis! I hope tommorow Ruud will beat Nadal in Roland Garros final! Congrats Ruud for the semi final with Cilic.

[@karthikramachandran7134]

🤣

[@roadshift]

This guy has something unique in his game!!!He adapts himself to the rhythm of the game and discovers during each match how to come around any difficulty!!Plus he is in much better shape than anyone else!!

[@alexeykisilier]

For both: hard work pays off.

[@Cats2Fat]

Ruud is super solid and has no obvious weakness. It will be a tough final for Nadal as Ruud can wear him down in 5 sets.

[@karthikramachandran7134]

😂 no obvious weakness!!! never doubt the GOAT

[@pianovibes4u731]

Congrats to Ruud for reaching the finals. He is starting to be one of my fav players because he’s so humble and a very nice guy. I don’t think he’ll win against Nadal but I hope he can at least play his best tennis

[@ren2871]

I like Ruud a lot, but his game is very comfortable for Rafa on clay so I don't see him beating the king of clay in the finals. That being said, what a great character person. I remember when Kyrgios made fun of him saying nobody knew who Ruud was. Well Ruud is now in the finals of a major and a solid top 10 player. Where is Kyrgios lol?

[@andyroo9381]

Casper playing solid tennis.

[@andreas_XX]

The clash of the gents 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@f.r.y5857]

For information ruud is firing 16 aces in this match to cilic's 10 aces, which is pretty impressive considering cilic has a good serve

[@englandcalling9721]

It's going to make a fascinating final. Casper in Ruud health, vs a rather knackered Nadal.

[@noname0858]

@Rafa undisputed Goat Rafa is an old man now. His strength was in his hair, which he has lost most of. Hopefully, out of respect for his elders, Ruud doesn't defeat him too badly.

[@karthikramachandran7134]

​@@noname0858 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 LOL salty djokcovid supporter, unfortunately the old man thrashed the young Norwegian too bad Rafa felt bad and gave Ruud 6 games, cheers to the Spanish bull, THE GOAT OF TENNIS💪

[@yuliusbulan5927]

Two thumbs for Ruud....his play with patient & looking mature👍

[@andrejchalas6799]

Remember few months ago when so many people commented Cilic is far past his times and dont know when to retire? What a great run for him. Got to love Ruud tho, didnt expect him in the final as well

[@perspellman]

A dream come true and Casper Ruud up where he belongs, meeting his idol in the final. Nadal is the King of Clay and Roland-Garros, and has a throne to lose.

[@perspellman]

But how could he, Rafa? He's not only the King of Clay, but of Tennis, and Casper has to humbly admit that it still is a way to go.

[@crypticcomputing604]

Finally. Can see the handshake. Keep up!

[@lisabradley9288]

Cannot wait for the final between Nadal and Ruud! Come on!! 🇳🇴 Vs 🇪🇸💪🎾

[@frankpaul6324]

Casper is up there with Alcatraz as two of the best Clay Court players after Rafa. The fact that he hasn't played Rafa before might turn out to be a blessing for Casper. He has won more matches on Clay than any other player on tour in the last 12 months, and is ranked no 7 or 8 in the world. I can see him winning his first Slam on Sunday if he plays at his best.. Rafa's only chance is winning in straight sets. If the match stretches on to 5 sets, Ruud will wear Rafa down. Wishing him good luck.

[@kwcarter04]

Cilic sure had a great run. Good luck to Casper in the finals against the King of Clay!

[@KrishnenduKes]

This man has played at least the semi finals of every Grand Slam!

[@Ihatepotatos123ski]

Ruud vs Nadal Master vs apprentice Jedi vs Padwan

[@maurosbo1]

Very nice match, Casper Ruud playing very well, I enjoyed watching both. Marin Cilic is a very good player too.

[@knotwilg3596]

It's good to have a class act topping all the grunting fistpumpers. I can't see him defeat the godfather of grunting fistpumpers though.

[@physarumpolycephalum1228]

Ruud is so quick on his feet

[@Introverder]

Casper is already a winner - no matter what happen in the final!

[@tomasbahia4740]

Congratulations to Cilic for a great run. Hope you keep performing like this. Great match, great win for Ruud! Excited for the final!

[@MrAtaguas]

The fact that even Cilic couldn't hit through the court tells you how heavy and slow the conditions were. Great performance by Ruud considering that it's his first time going this deep at FO but he was definitely the favorite considering the conditions and obviously because it's clay

[@anustart-loveeachother7680]

That’s actually not quite true, the conditions also hurt Ruud as his spin didn’t really get uncomfortable for Cilic due to the slow bounce. Nadal himself said in his press conference today that these slow and heavy conditions favour big hitters and hurt true clay courters like himself

[@MrAtaguas]

@@anustart-loveeachother7680 no the heavy conditions should help your topspin I think because in high humidity the ball absorbs moisture and the fuzz "interacts" with the air more and encounters more drag i.e. the ball should have more rpm. The top spin doesn't necessarily make the ball bounce higher because that's up to the court which in cooler conditions will lower the bounce but the greater drag does slow things down because of how the ball aerodynamically interacts with the air

[@miaash3870]

A highly well deserved win!

[@akaalkripal5724]

I believe Ruud will play the match of his life, take Rafa to 5 sets. After that, it's anybody's match. He's going to be a toucher opponent than Zverev was, because he's way more consistent, will not give Rafa free points, plus he's very fit.

[@Leo-nc3yx]

I think you mean tougher?I have to say Rafa didn't play close to his average yesterday , unfortunately Sascha got injured,otherwise it will be a toss up. But you never know which Rafa will show up in the finals,maybe a couple of painkillers then he is good to go ,and he will take the match as his last of his career.I just jope Ruud won't crumble mentally in the finals ,and wish no one get hurts again.

[@roydondsa]

I agree he will make less mistakes but he will not go for his shots also which will give Nadal high balls ..he won't be serving many double faults though that's for sure .

[@kikaa1884]

Nadal used 30% strength against Zverev actually

[@fishingwcp]

He will be maybe the biggest underdog in history tomorrow....I better bet on him look what happened at the Kentucky derby

[@johnrainmcmanus6319]

Nadal-Ruud is going to be an UNBELIEVABLE final. Rafa is my God, but I'm feeling very nervous about this match.

[@goodee4451]

i been watching ruud all year. he is more than capable of beating nadal if nadal is a little off.but i see rafa winning but it wont be easy

[@Nortrix87]

Casper looks like he is calm and in shape. Going to be interesting on Sunday💪

[@anonymous_2018]

Yessir! Can't wait for an epic Rafa vs. Casper final. 🔥(Still hope Rafa can get to 22 though. )

[@neilkool3522]

Don't worry Nadal had never lost in the finals before, I doubt he will this time. I still think it's gonna be an interesting match though. Btw love the profile pic Levi Hecho ✊

[@neilkool3522]

Has*

[@janerikmellesdal3868]

Rafa is old and weak, stunned to see how bad he played today! 3-0 Casper

[@tcrbx]

@@janerikmellesdal3868 what kind of troll are you lmao

[@scottgayyrison8401]

@@tcrbx lmao fr

[@deldridg]

As the only Norwegian to pick up a tennis racquet, this is no small achievement.

[@f.r.y5857]

Thank you cilic for amazing tournament

[@samhouchun4460]

Ruud is now the top5 players in clay court, he will be in ATP top4 ranking soon! Congrats to Cilic, he is now the best form since 2017-2018, I hope he will be the Wimbledon Champion.

[@deltakeesei876]

Good job Ruud. .😍😍😍👍

[@pawshands9706]

Casper has never played Rafael before. He is playing him in one of the sports greatest arenas and in a final. He has his work cut out for him. Many congrats!

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

Ruud very consistent with some killer shots and great serve, excellent player !! Cilic very known already.. he is doing his best to get one kind of trophy that a couple of guys have about 20. His toss rhythm is weird, square back hand preparation..Better avoid his fore hand. What is Bigger them himself? His commitment and determination.

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

@Rafa undisputed Goatonly injury can do that !! And he is showing some signs of that..

[@karthikramachandran7134]

@@LeonardoCostaUSA the only injury that rafa is having is that he didn't win 6-0 6-0 6-0 🤣

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

@@karthikramachandran7134 Well, he got injury on his foot 🦶🏻he played with injection in it.

[@karthikramachandran7134]

@@LeonardoCostaUSA yes but even with the injury, nadal could have easily beaten the inexperienced Ruud. Nadal is a warrior, don't underestimate his fighting abilities. However, unfortunately I do suspect that Nadal's injury will worsen to the point where he won't be able to play in the near future.

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

@@karthikramachandran7134 oh yeah 👍🏻

[@bluekhan5591]

Really enjoyed watching Ruud play throughout this tournament 👏🏽

[@Crelotus]

Rudd is playing well above his weight Cilic was hitting big but still looked clueless when it comes to finishing the point

[@olivoil2002]

Why can nobody spell his surname right?

[@baovo836]

@@olivoil2002 i know right ! It's Ruud but they still call him an Ant-man

[@Shy-807]

Go Casper! Love from the 🇺🇲!

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

Rudd is a fast and strong hitter , Nadal needs to slow things down .

[@karthikramachandran7134]

nadal still demolished him lol

[@MrUnagi]

nice highlights RG... most of the points going out....

[@Pakozggaming]

Great match was nice to watch, too bad it wasn't in 5 sets 😍

[@KhalDraggo]

For the last 15 years these matches have been a side show to the three titans of the sport. Lets see if Ruud can slay the Dragon

[@freebird127]

Cilic looked nervous today; that slightly affects his movements; Ruud's consistent and defense well as usual :)

[@freebird127]

@Rafa undisputed Goat It's hard to argue at this point now with all the 3 names I bet on are all gone. This is a critical point to determine the ultimate GOAT of tennis; most likely Nadal with 22 GSs.

[@Schnittwin]

Marin Cilic: US Open 2014 champion Wimbledon 2017 finalist Australian Open 2018 finalist French Open 2022 semifinal shows what an amazing allrounder he is!

[@karinkrog369]

Casper went pro in 2017.... He is still young, but improves EVERY year. been following him for 5 years! He is the most humble, respectful guy!!! A really likable guy who will win slams. Maybe not this time, but he is only 23....

[@Schnittwin]

@@karinkrog369 this response doesnt refer to my comment at all lol

[@karinkrog369]

@@Schnittwin No no nothing to do with you ;:) As a therapist I tried to make a person to own up to the possibility he/she could be in the wrong... I made my case, but still I got the vibe "i am right you are wrong in every way imaginable" but I could not get threw and gave up... I do this to try to open people`s mind , make them think that we live in a world where nothing is white or black, but have shades of grey. in them.. To be open to other possibilities Had NOTHING to do with you!!!! Hugs from me

[@flyvonfernandes7762]

Casper Ruud is underrated

[@rikmcdik6662]

I was really hoping for Cilic to take it all out of nowhere like his US Open run a few years back. But Ruud really looks like a true clay court specialist. No complaints with him making it

[@Ty6x]

Casper! An amazing player! ......

[@mu1ch1ro__]

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