Ruud Dominates Zverev To Book Place In Roland-Garros Final | Long Highlights | Eurosport Tennis

Casper Ruud made it back-to-back French Open final appearances after cruising to a 6-3 6-4 6-0 win over Alexander Zverev. A year ago, the Norwegian was dismantled in straight sets by Rafael Nadal; 12 months on the test looks no easier as Novak Djokovic lies in wait in Sunday’s final following his win over Carlos Alcaraz.
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[@skadess2107]

So happy and proud of this Norwegian gentleman regardless of what happens in the final.

[@mladenmarkovic8296]

We all know what will happen in the final.Even he knows that.

[@skadess2107]

@@mladenmarkovic8296 Oh, shhhhh, don't ruin the moment.

[@Amr_D]

@@mladenmarkovic8296 oh yeah?

[@BurnsTennis]

He has to give everything in the final, not fold like a cheap tent in reverence to his opponent like he's done before. He will get a lot more respect if he tries 100% but loses.

[@justusbeweel1109]

@@mladenmarkovic8296 Serbian people should be banned from western social media pages. Y’all are annoying

[@Daniboi971]

3 GS finals in 5. People underrate this guy.

[@julianlaird4285]

@TvRF4k Making 3 in last 5 GS finals isn't enough to be taken seriously? in what world?

[@captain0159]

@@julianlaird4285 people will be people. Always trashing the nicest persons.

[@jovankrstic2046]

​@TvRF Against Đoković? Ruud??? Cmon, its like Berdych wins against Nadal in Monte Carlo final... Ruud is good guy and good tennis player, he dont have chances against Novak on Sunday...

[@javihernandez2755]

​@@jovankrstic2046 well, it might be true that Nole is the clear favorite, but would that undermine Ruud's achievement of getting to the final twice in a row? This time he beat an on-form Rune and a curbstomped Zverev. Give some merit to the guy

[@jovankrstic2046]

@@javihernandez2755 He is great guy and great tennis player, but i just said that he has no chance against Novak in the final. That's it.

[@leumas0412]

Oh yeah, this clash between Ruud and Ruud will be an instant classic… For the first time in tennis history, a player met himself in the semifinals of a major!

[@medusa_404]

Was that the original title when they uploaded it?

[@tedojudis]

@@medusa_404 it's the video thumbnail

[@medusa_404]

@@tedojudis thanks!

[@samuelwilson9082]

Wow… Zverev was so absent in this match, they forgot to put his name in the thumbnail.

[@HILAL19564]

He wasn't absent. He just got destroyed is all.. He didn't wanted to fight anymore in the third the rest ruud just outplayed him ruthlessly

[@samuelwilson9082]

​@@HILAL19564 1. It was obviously a joke, genius. 2. If he's not fighting, he's not present in the match, so what I said is at least partially true despite it being a joke.

[@HILAL19564]

@@samuelwilson9082 bullshit.. Ruud simply destroyed him. Only set 3 where he gave up he played bad.. And genius I know it was a joke I just gave you a reply that isn't a joke.. Genius.

[@tugatgalut]

Such a pleasure to watch Ruud playing his best Tennis 💪👏

[@JohnWick-fw8gg]

When it comes to predicting sports events, AwakenBeerus's accuracy is unparalleled

[@DEXTER941]

Demolition performance of a very good in form player, this was near perfect tennis from Casper. If he plays like this on Sunday he has a great chance at winning. Casper is an excellent player.

[@Introverder]

He will lose in 3 sets.. That's the reality. Sunday's final will be quite boring. Real final was on Friday. Also consider that Zverev played today really bad..

[@Nickkkkkkk344]

@@Introverder Sadly this is probably the truth, hopefully a miracle happens though

[@DEXTER941]

They all said the same when Medvedev and Wawrinka played Djokovic in a Grand Slam final but they won and did it in style. Casper isn't a walkover, he has skill and endurance and a good attitude.

[@kevintwine2315]

Djokovic will destroy this kid, there’s levels to this game

[@RAUL7487]

@@kevintwine2315 have you already bet a good amount of your money?

[@michaelfoley906]

After we knew the extent of the injury for Zverev last year, it's pretty remarkable that he has got this far. Looked like one match too far for him though, he looked exhausted. And credit where it's due for Ruud - he's been in 3 of the last 5 slam finals. Can't argue with that really.

Me encanta doblemente este tenista noruego: por su talento tenístico y su calidad humana.

[@yt-mca]

Ruud didn't stand a chance against Ruud...

[@mehmetdogaguvendi580]

Ruud definitely makes us a magnificent impression in order to capture a grand slam title. He contends till the last point with his ambition, desire, resilience, soul and passion. He is determined to reach the zenith of his career at this point in order to make a huge difference concerning the evolution of his agility, compliance and motion. As for my favorite tennis player Alexander ZVEREV, it was never easy to progress into the semi-final round of RG during this season even though he underwent a vicious injury in the last season. I am really delighted to watch my favorite tennis player on the courts within this process in order to observe this recovery. I hope Zverev will be more consistent and steadier in the second half of 2023 season.

[@ataturk7592]

Why do you spoil the video by saying the result in the title

[@alexxaritakis3166]

If you really cared for the match you wouldn't wait 8 minutes highlights to get thrilled by..come on

[@bojnicanin]

​@@alexxaritakis3166 haha Bravo

[@ataturk7592]

@@alexxaritakis3166 I was at work wasnt able to watch it.

[@ataturk7592]

@@alexxaritakis3166 are you Macedonian or Greek. First name Alexander (the great) Macedonian but fsmily name Greek? Strange.

[@Snowleon333]

Is it not allowed to stream the full game to YT?

[@improvementchannel270]

Maybe the day of the final Djoko will have a bad day and Ruud will win his first grand slam

[@edoardocostoli5815]

Yeah a bad day for nole in GS final …. wait for it 😂😂

[@improvementchannel270]

@@edoardocostoli5815 there is always that 0.1% chance XD

[@HILAL19564]

@@edoardocostoli5815 as if he won every gs final lol. Medvedev. Rafa, Wawrinka, federer and Murray can tell you that.

[@edoardocostoli5815]

@@HILAL19564 i mean he won 22 of 33 vs these Guys you mention , and as i remember he never gifted one for a bad day , ruud have his chance but he need to play the best match of his career

[@piedrablanca4815]

Ojalá mañana rompa su fama de eterno segundón, pero lo tiene realmente complicado. Bravo Casper!!

[@phoebiousz]

Exquisite Ruud - Bravo!

[@orbitalwarrior]

Ruud is a true professional and has really raised his level the last few weeks. He has such a nice attitude, and may not be the most spectacular player but he gets the job done.

[@aidanprentice1807]

Unlucky Zverev! Amazing comeback and we hope to see you continuing this level!

[@Amr_D]

he lost to himself rather then Ruud

[@HaleG9]

the usual Zverev. He has never made it and he will never make it. Never seen a top player with a weaker mindset...

[@DaPohli]

Speak for yourself. I for once was very happy during his absence and have not missed him one single bit

[@Max-yp1iw]

@@DaPohli speak for yourself

[@Max-yp1iw]

@@DaPohli delusional dog

[@josebasterrica3358]

Zverev esta en el.buen camino

[@silverlakeas]

Having seen the highlights of both semis I think Djokovic will win. I just think the first 2 sets of that match were at another level.

[@NonnoGabbro98]

How can you predict a final just by watching highlights?😅

[@silverlakeas]

@@NonnoGabbro98 just think the level of play was higher in the Djokovic match. Hope it’s a great final , history could be made, 23 Grand slams for Djokovic or a 1st slam for Ruud. May the best man win…….

[@user-lw4rt6tt3m]

Болею за РУД.

[@noahknol5685]

People are underestimating Ruuds chances on sunday. Djokovic is not in his best form, while Ruud has been rocksolid this tournament. He is the nicest and most humble guy on tour, and I’ll be rooting for him. I think the chances are 30-70 against Djokovic. Don’t forget Djokovic-Medvedev, where another solid player destroyed Djokovic in a crucial gs final…

[@mikahu3050]

Yeah they say like 90/10 for Djokovic and in real it is 80/20…wow💀 Dont underestimate Djokovic at a grand slam final too my friend☝🏻

[@noahknol5685]

@@mikahu3050 If you reed my comment, I don’t underestimate him. He is the favorite, but Ruud is far from a pushover. Looking forward to Sunday.

[@andreiverbovschi2849]

@@noahknol5685 Wishful thinking, reply to me after the final.

[@Koumpa123]

30/70 against Djokovic... Wow, delusional!!

[@user-hy9vq3hs3w]

How can you compare ruud to medvedev ;

[@user-jk8bb6wm1s]

Молодец Руд!!!❣️

[@user-nx5mh8kp4e]

3-й финал для Рууда на ТБШ. Хорошо идёт👌

[@AlexandraK1]

Congrats to our brother nation from Sweden! Ruud vs Djokovic will be something.

[@cryptoking8338]

This truly looks like Ruud vs Ruud match, such a classic.

[@th8257]

Zverev just didn't show up today. I suspect Djokovic is relieved. He's never dropped a set to Ruud in any of their matches.

[@serbianwarrior385]

That 23 GS title incoming for Djoko

[@Amr_D]

@@serbianwarrior385 oh is it?

[@serbianwarrior385]

@@Amr_D yessir

[@rustamosmanov9795]

I agree, that Novak will take a final but it is not going to be easy

[@andreiverbovschi2849]

You said it like Djokovìc cares who he'll beat in the final

[@user-cc2vp8qc3c]

Рууд в финале я за тебя буду болеть , но я фанатка Джо

[@gringorus6780]

Какой парень красавчег!!!!! От души поздры! Божественный теннис!!! Ноле, думаю, не потянет))

[@theodorekomninos]

Toν εξαφάνισε!!!

[@loewph]

Nice thumbnail 😂

[@HM-nz4hy]

I love Ruud and I want him to win so badly but unfortunutaly I believe that just like the last two times at RG, the second semi final only decided whoever is gonna be the runner up. Djokovic won't miss the chance of winning #23 and even though Ruud played fantastic today he also plays very risky close to the lines which I fear won't work when it counts the most. If he plays like today maybe he has a chance but the Rune match for instance didn't convince me at all and the last two matches were also greatly decided by the mistakes of the opponents.

[@stalenornes6669]

Amazing that this highlight of the game make it seem zvervev was unlucky.....Ruud own the game and destroyd him

[@justusbeweel1109]

Highlights rarely tell the story of the game. Shot makers like Rafa, Carlos and to a degree zverev will always dominate highlight videos even when they loss the match

[@willdurant141]

Ruud reminds me of Ferrer, but with much bigger shots. Maybe its just the headband.

[@laserbeak3551]

True their gameplay are a like. That said he has no real weapons to defeat djok i pity

[@willdurant141]

@@laserbeak3551 djok didn't look great last match to be honest

[@laserbeak3551]

@@willdurant141 it turned out well

[@willdurant141]

@@laserbeak3551 he still got it

[@garybyrne8091]

It would be good if you didn't put the result in the video title.

[@MUmar-tq7pr]

So the big guns Alcaraz & Zverev both forgot their tennis in semis

[@happyaslarry5839]

Only way Rudd can win is if Novak has to retire due to an injury

[@lszujo73]

as much as I want Ruud to win the final,this level of play is a far cry from what Djokovic produces day in and day out

[@samking2094]

Difference is that whereas Zverev is consistantly dropping the ball short allowing Ruud to control everything and make Zverev look outclassed, Djokovc will consistantly hit his shots just inside the baseline meaning Casper's gonna look completely different. The game's suddenly gonna look and feel very different to how his last couple of games have felt. I dunno if Novak's gonna school him like Nadal did last year, but that's only cos Novak's got a few niggling injuries which may allow Casper to at least get one set. But seeing as they've played 4 times previously, including twice on clay, and Casper Ruud has yet to win a single set off Novak, chances are that it will end 3-0 Djokovic.

[@Kathoi]

Stop putting spoilers in the title, so f***ing greedy. Us people that watch the highlights will not be be swayed to watch these games live just because you spoil the result before we even click the video!? 🙈

[@felixwatkins958]

Disappointing result for Zverev but a good tournament overall for him.

[@LulaTalman]

Ah yes Ruud Vs Ruud a great matchup

[@fabienh3943]

The so long announced next gen is so great that there's hardly anyone in the arenas these days. I dig Ruud because in opposition to the rest of the next gen he's very well mannered. But like them, his game is...flat.

[@emiller3390]

Looking to watch highlights longer than 3 minutes and your title is a spoiler and ruined it. Sad I searched for highlights. 😢

[@radustefanboca1429]

Pretty dissapointing that there are empty seats in a RG semifinal...

[@cbp117]

Well I believe ruud has a mutch better chance against Novak than against alcaraz! Hopefully you can win this year Ruud! But don't forget that it's Novak infon this time it's like the same as having Rafa in front 😅

[@Versus-stan]

Зверев на данный момент никого не может обыграть из топ-10, сам таки и говорил

[@HaleG9]

When the potentially slightly stronger player plays the by far more consistent player, this is what you get. The usual Zverev...

[@kieran1990able]

Rudd is like thiem, might win 1 slam in their career and then disappear 😂

[@mouradsebki8397]

Zverev didn't play so bad, but Ruud was unplayable today.

[@mikahu3050]

Zverev played at 50% of his skill, it wasnt his match today. Credits to Ruud but i really wanted to see a good match from both.

[@Bill_Stranix]

Unplayable against Zverev maybe.. 36 yo Djokovic will absolutely demolish him.

[@milanstankovic3761]

U know what happens in finals 🥲🥲😁😁😁😁

[@RAUL7487]

A higher level in this semis than in the other. Besides, if Alcaraz wouldn't have injured would have beaten pretty easily to Nole. Ruud my favorite.

[@abbasidrees8461]

Djoko gonna destroy this kid like everytime

[@mariophilippo2871]

But zverev was completely out of it ! That want be the case with Novak

[@NisseOhlsen]

If Ruud is going to stay that far behind the baseline against Djokovic, he's going to get killed, again.

[@ranrenatoine9693]

Medvedev... Don't forget, always behind the baseline !

[@NisseOhlsen]

@@ranrenatoine9693Danil need a heavier raquet and a more offensive counter punch.That would make his defensive much more effective. Federer, with his not-that-great-baseline game was lethal for Djokovic. Because Roger could present a variation.

[@ranrenatoine9693]

@@NisseOhlsen How about Rafa then? I mean that 2010's Rafa in RG vs Novak ? Being behind baseline doesn't mean u dead, if you can play deep you'll get eventually the point!

[@NisseOhlsen]

@@ranrenatoine9693 well, as you know, there are tennis players favoring clay. And then there is Raphael Nadal, the most dominant player on any surface, ever. Nadal has the spin to hook those long shots in. Plus., he probably. after Federer, has the greatest net game in modern tennis. So you can never relax. Tell me why I'm wrong

[@ranrenatoine9693]

@@NisseOhlsen You're not wrong but I just don't understand why you may think Ruud can't play well even by staying far frome baseline.. It's not like Djoker had an agressive game to come to net each time or to find all the time special corners after the return.. I think Ruud can win if he lengthened the point , cuz his stamina is not the same as 2 years ago

[@Bobbyvee318]

Shameful to see so many empty seats 😢 😡

[@ExtremelySkilledGamer]

Zverev was injured, he's just pulled out of a grass tournament due to injury. A fully fit Zverev would have beaten Ruud easily

[@datadrivendev]

Ruud is the new Federer

[@jameshunter6289]

Zverev was all fart no shit this match

[@DaPohli]

Zverev was of course injured. No chance that Ruud was just better? He wins and loses with Tennis ... what a joke. No class

[@pstyles1983]

I just don’t Zvereva or tisipats will be good enough to win a slam :(

[@nitrodizon]

a lot of empty seats for a semifinal.

[@kyla.s5838]

Wtf happened to Zverev 🤣

[@BarrettGamingHD]

HIIIII IM JOHN MCENROE

[@codogfg]

Your going to get beat by joker for sure

[@user-wp9ct4mz9t]

Sascha is not mentally strong

[@joanie5435]

Sorry but just nothing exciting, too easy 🙄😂

[@SebastianKopacz]

Congratulations to Djokovic on his 23th Grand Slam title... oh wait, too soon?

[@ferdinandpfeil1347]

Casper, do it for Rafa in the Final!!🙏🙏

[@skovara23]

Dont cry, Novak will be the GOAT. :))

[@paulrubinsteinvideo]

Zverev will never win a grand slam. Why? Simple. Forehand is not nearly good enough offensively. The difference in penetration, confidence and precision between Ruud and Zverev from the forehand wing was very stark.

[@ASevBVB09]

Unfortunately Djokovic is gonna make easy work with Ruud. He just got no real weapon in his game.

[@IngridArh]

No weapon? His forehand is the best in the sport...

[@screaemingwalls]

​​​​@@IngridArhdel po and gonzalez are crying when reading this. Rublev got better forehand also. But nvm

[@GeKa1603]

Agree with A S

[@GeKa1603]

Dominates? … zverev Clearly the „better“ Player, More aggressive, More Variations… Ruud is just like a Wall on Clay. Just From Watching the highlights, u could think Zverev won this Easily 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ anyways, congrats to ruud! Expecting a close Match vs djokovic 💪🏼

[@Peripatetic5]

If Djokovic loses a set in the final, will he take a LONG toilet break? I'm kidding, don't take it so seriously (and the guy does have a reputation after all...)!

[@casperoomen9111]

What a shame that such a boring player reaches so many GS finals Not good for our sport

[@sondreadlerhaga1429]

Sad that it is no room for different styles in tennis. Isn't that just good for the sport?

[@alexeykisilier]

I like Caspers 🩳 👍 should be a good final 💪

[@EliasPfaiffer]

i hate zverev!

[@cheehs88]

Eurosport ist scheiße geworden die ganze Woche werden Sendungen angekündigt die wegen diesem Tennis nicht gezeigt werden oder irgendwann gezeigt werden wenn man nichts von weiß. Ich hoffe ihr geht pleite 🖕👍🏻👌🏻

[@cjdrv]

Well, at least having a lucky/favorable draw got Zverev that far! 😜