Tennis, Casper Ruud | Casper Ruud met his boss at the US Open

Unsurprisingly, Matteo Berrettini turned out to be too big of a number for Casper Ruud on the hard court in New York.

Berrettini won three straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 and thus progresses to the fourth round at the expense of the Norwegian.

Asked about the screaming outside

The match was played without spectators, but on the road and especially when Berrettini’s victory was assured, violent screams and cheers could be heard from outside the arena.

When Ruud thanked Berrettini for the match, the Norwegian walked away with a smile and asked what was going on outside.

– There’s only one boy. He with a long beard and long hair was also here last year, Berrettini explained, while gesturing in classic Italian style.

In an interview broadcast by Eurosport to the organizer, Berrettini was also asked about the passionate fan, an Italian restaurant owner and passionate about tennis, who lives in New York.

– It’s one on a separate level. He is passionate about sports in general and for me. He has tried it so many times. Last year he was here, so I’m glad he’s here. Unfortunately, we won’t be playing on this field in the next round, so you shouldn’t be here and screaming. Scream in front of the TV, Berrettini said of the restaurant’s owner named Giovanni Bartocci.

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Berrettini: – Has a great future

Berrettini also praised Ruud after the match ended.

– This guy is dangerous. He plays very well and I know him from last year. He knew he had to be close to the baseline, because when he has time on his forehead, it is very dangerous. That was what he was trying to do, and it worked quite well, Berrettini said in an interview with the organizer that aired on Eurosport.

– Last time he was better than me, now I was better than him. I am sure that we will play many games against each other in the future. He is young like me and has a great future, Berrettini continued.

Casper Ruud says he is naturally happy to reach the third round of the US Open.

– Above all, it was a good tournament, although today it did not go well. I cannot be dissatisfied with a third round at a Grand Slam, and especially at the US Open. But I felt like I had some opportunities here and there that I just couldn’t take care of. All credit to Matteo, Ruud tells NTB.

Ruud has previously beaten Berrettini, but it was on gravel at the French Open. On the fast hard court in New York, the Italian showed that it is he who decides.

The 21-year-old from Snarøya had a total of five break balls during the match, but was unable to take advantage of any of them, so Berrettini remains unbroken in the tournament.

The 24-year-old from Rome served what was expected in advance: an extremely tough server and a poisonous forehand to respond when Ruud managed to return.

Berrettini command from the start

Berrettini managed to break Ruud’s serve in the third game, which was enough to secure the first set 6-4.

Also in the second set, Berrettini managed to break Ruud once, while Ruud never managed to retaliate. Thus, the Italian also won that set 6-4.

Early in the third set, Ruud landed two break balls, but Berrettini recovered quickly and avoided breaking for the first time in the match.

French Open neste

Instead, it was Berrettini who broke Ruud in the next game. He did the same in the fifth game, going from extremely difficult to impossible for Ruud, who was beaten 6-2 in the third set.

Already on September 21, the stage is set for the French Open, then Casper Ruud will again have the opportunity to fight on the biggest stage, and this time on his favorite deck, the gravel.

Fight the facts

Matteo Berretini – Casper Ruud 3-0 (6-4, 6-4, 6-2).

Serves: 13-2

First serve percentage: 61-63

Breakballer won: 4 of 10 – 0 of 5.

Winners: 40-12

Unprinted errors: 40-29

Total number of points won: 96-77

Play time: 2 hours and 2 minutes.