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Casper Ruud stated run for him on the Australian Open may very well be sufficient. (AP Photograph)
Norway start their United Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Brazil in Brisbane on Saturday, with Casper Ruud’s opening match in opposition to Thiago Monteiro on Sunday
Norway’s Casper Ruud declared on Wednesday that the world primary rating may very well be his as early because the Australian Open in January.
The 24-year-old had an opportunity to prime the rankings when he took on Carlos Alcaraz within the US Open last this 12 months, however the Spanish teenager gained in 4 units to take the title and with it the primary spot.
Ruud stated run for him on the Australian Open may very well be sufficient to change into primary.
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“If there’s possibly one time that it may occur once more, it’s really within the close to future,” the world quantity three stated forward of the inaugural United Cup mixed-teams match.
“If I’ve journey I will be able (to change into primary) once more.”
However Rudd, who additionally made the French Open last this 12 months, remained philosophical about his probabilities of reaching the game’s summit.
“It provides me motivation to maintain going and know that you simply had been very shut at one time, however possibly that would be the closest you’ll ever be,” he stated.
“Perhaps you’ll get it, and possibly you may be in a detailed place one other time in your profession.
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“I feel final season has proven me that I’ve the potential if I proceed to do the proper issues, work onerous, I will be in that place once more, or it might probably by no means occur — you by no means know on this sport.”
Norway start their United Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Brazil in Brisbane on Saturday, with Ruud’s opening match in opposition to Thiago Monteiro on Sunday.
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