Casper Ruud, born on December 22, 1998, is a tennis player from Norway. He has won 12 ATP singles titles and has finished runner-up in three Grand Slam tournaments — the 2023 French Open, 2022 US Open, and the 2022 French Open. Ruud reached his highest singles ranking of World No. 2 on September 12, 2022, which is the best ranking ever for a Norwegian. He is known for being respectful and professional on the tennis court and received the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award in 2022.
Out of his 12 ATP titles, Casper Ruud has won eleven titles on clay and is considered one of the best clay court players on the tour. He finished runner-up at the 2022 ATP Finals, where he lost to Novak Djokovic. He holds the top 10 in the ranking list for well over 100+ weeks. In 2024, Ruud has already reached three finals - in the Mexican swing and at Geneva. He is ranked No. 7 in the World as of November 2024.
At the 2024 Barcelona Open, Casper Ruud won his maiden ATP 500 title, defeating Tsitsipas in straight sets in the final. He registered his 100th hardcourt win after reaching the fourth round of the 2024 Miami Open. At the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters, he won against Hubert Hurkacz and No. 1 Novak Djokovic to reach the final of the tournament. However, he lost to Tsitsipas in the final.
Ruud advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics, thus becoming the first Norwegian player to achieve this feat. Within the same match, he registered his 250th career win against Francisco Cerúndolo. He recently qualified for the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals, acquiring the final three singles positions alongside Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev.
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Who are the Sponsors of Casper Ruud?
Casper Ruud, a skilled tennis player from Norway, has a variety of brand partnerships that contribute to his achievements both on and off the court, including Arctic, Lundin Energy, Yonex, Proaktiv, Porsche, Vasser.
Yonex, a Japanese sports equipment manufacturer, has collaborated with Ruud since 2016, providing him with important gear like clothes, shoes and tennis rackets.
Besides Yonex, The Arctic Group, a well-known financial services provider, has also teamed up with Ruud since 2016. This collaboration involves The Arctic Group's logo featuring on Ruud's matchday clothing. In a recent development, Samsonite, a leading luggage brand, welcomed Casper Ruud as its global brand ambassador in March 2023. Another significant partnership started in April 2017 when Salmar, a major player in farmed salmon, joined forces with Ruud. This partnership accompanies Ruud's dedication to excellence in tennis and the culinary world.
Casper Ruud's commitment to social causes is evident through his role as a global ambassador for The "W" Initiative, a Norwegian humanitarian organization, since June 2022. Through this partnership, Ruud promotes the foundation's work on social media and displays its logo on his clothing. Furthermore, Ruud's sponsorships extend beyond sports-related brands. Vitamin Well, a Swedish brand known for enriched beverages, partnered with him in January 2023. Additionally, CRM solutions firm SuperOffice has also signed a deal with Ruud.
Oil and gas company AkerBP, German car manufacturer Porsche, and real estate chain Proaktiv are also proud sponsors of Casper Ruud. Adding to his diverse range of partnerships, Recharge Health, a Norwegian recovery tech company, named Casper Ruud as a brand ambassador and investor in February 2023.
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FAQs on Who is Casper Ruud Sponsored By
A. Casper Ruud is sponsored by the Arctic. The collaboration between Casper Ruud and The Arctic Group started in 2016.
A. Yonex, a Japanese sports equipment brand, sponsors Casper Ruud's apparel, shoes, and rackets.
A. Christian Ruud and Lele Ruud are Casper Ruud's parents.
A. Casper Rudd is 25 years old as of 2024.
A. Casper Ruud turn pro in 2015.
