By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday Might 27, 2024
Casper Ruud arrives in Paris on the heels of his twelfth profession title, however the Norwegian says don’t rely him among the many favorites at Roland Garros 2024. Novak Djokovic? That is a distinct story, he says…
“To me despite the fact that Novak hasn’t had one of the best yr as he sometimes has or the identical degree, I feel he’s nonetheless the favourite,” Ruud informed reporters on Sunday in Paris. “He’s No. 1 seeded, and he has 24 slams underneath his belt, so if there’s anybody who is aware of when to search out their peak and kind, it is most likely him.
“Then after that it is a number of different guys, and I additionally wish to point out Rafa clearly. He isn’t seeded and he has not perhaps performed the best way he used to play on clay, but when he’s bodily match, I feel I am not going to name him a darkish horse, however he’s going to be up there additionally in my eyes as one of many favorites to do properly right here. His document speaks for itself right here.”
Ruud doesn’t even wish to be on the record of favorites. Simply let the opposite prime names have the highlight, he says.
“I would not put myself within the record simply because I do not wish to form of put strain on myself, however I’d put Novak up there positively,” he mentioned. “Relying on how Carlos [Alcaraz], Jannik [Sinner], and Rafa feels, I really feel like these three are additionally value mentioning. If they’re injury-free. I’d go together with 4 guys.
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