Ruud in Monte-Carlo: "I Have the Necessary Ambition to Win a Tournament Like This"
Casper Ruud is entering the part of the season he loves the most: the clay court swing. It starts this week in Monte-Carlo, where he has a final to defend, lost last time against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Recently victorious at the UTS stage in Nîmes, the Norwegian arrives in good form: "I am confident in my ability to bring out my best and win this tournament.
I have the necessary ambition to win a tournament like this."
With a first-round bye, Ruud will face Roberto Bautista-Agut or Brandon Nakashima in his opening match at the principality's tournament.
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