World No. 7 Casper Ruud has shared his perspective on the significance of the clay court season for his career.
In a post-match interview following his victory at the Monte Carlo Masters, Ruud addressed questions about the pressure associated with his strong performances on clay. He acknowledged the importance of rankings but emphasized that he avoids getting fixated on weekly fluctuations.
Ruud reflected on his consistent presence in the top ranks, having been positioned at No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5, with the coveted No. 1 ranking being the only one eluding him. He admitted that reaching the top spot is a universal dream for tennis players. However, he believes that obsessing over weekly ranking changes can be detrimental.
Instead, Ruud highlighted the year-end race as a more crucial ranking to focus on. While acknowledging his current position in the race isn`t ideal, he expressed optimism about improving it during the clay season and beyond. He affirmed his ability to perform well on hard courts but reiterated that clay is his preferred surface. Ruud conveyed his eagerness to achieve significant results on clay in the upcoming important tournaments.
