Ruud's Prediction at Age 13: "If I Work Hard, I Might See Myself in the Top 100 or Top 50"
Crowned in Madrid yesterday for the first time in his career, Casper Ruud has finally added a Masters 1000 title to his trophy collection.
After his victory yesterday, a resurfaced video showed him answering a few questions for a feature when he was just 13 years old.
Reporter: "What’s your most dangerous shot?"
Ruud: "Forehand, maybe."
Reporter: "Who is your favorite player?"
Ruud: "Rafael Nadal."
Reporter: "In ten years, where would you like to be in your career?"
Ruud: "If I work hard, I might see myself in the Top 100 or Top 50."
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