#NextGenATP player Casper Ruud has caused a stir at the Rio Open, where he defeated Rogerio Dutra Silva to claim his first ATP World Tour win. Ahead of his second-round contest with Roberto Carballes Baena, we present the need-to-know on the 18-year-old Norwegian. 1. Tennis Is In His DNA His father, Christian Ruud, was a Top 50 professional tennis player. He reached his career-high No. 39 in the Emirates ATP Rankings on 9 October 1995, and finished his career with 115 tour-level victories. "I have a great relationship with my father," said Ruud. "Sometimes in the world of sport it isn't easy to have such a strong relationship, but for us it's marvellous. "We are both very competitive and both...
Defending Marseille champion Nick Kyrgios talks about his battle with homesickness, and the process he's in to bring his best level week in and week out on the ATP World Tour.
Thomaz Bellucci reflects on an amazing night at the Rio Open presented by Claro when the Brazilian beat World No. 5 Kei Nishikori. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Tommy Haas didn't miss that feeling. The 38 year old, who's embarking on his final comeback, led Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili by a set and a break during their first-round match at the Delray Beach Open on Tuesday. But then Haas' lack of recent match experience struck. Leading 4-3 in the second set, Haas was broken and fell in the 18-point tie-break. Basilashvili cruised in the decider, breaking twice to move into the second round 6-7(4), 7-6(8), 6-2 and end Haas' run in south Florida. “Overall it was good,” Haas said. “It just sucks when you're that close to possibly winning a match and you don't win. I haven't had that feeling in a long time... and it's not a good...