After a disappointing end to the 2024 season, Ruud loses a long-standing member of his staff
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Casper Ruud ended his season eliminated in the Masters semi-finals by Jannik Sinner, a somewhat misleading result given his level of play since September.
After a poor end to the year (6 defeats in 7 matches before the Masters), Ruud saw one of his team members leave him last week.
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The player's website has announced that Marcel Da Cruz, the Norwegian's fitness trainer since 2011, has decided to end his collaboration with the two-time French Open finalist.
The article mentions that Da Cruz "has decided to take on new challenges, but does not rule out a new collaboration with Ruud's team in the future".
An important change for Casper Ruud, who will have to hire a new fitness trainer for next season.
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