David Ferrer: Casper Ruud is not the “bad version” of the Spaniard for French Open 2023 loss

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David Ferrer defends Casper Ruud against comparisons to himself after Ruud's loss in the French Open 2023 final. Ruud has finished as a Grand Slam runner-up three times.

David Ferrer has stepped up to champion Casper Ruud’s cause after an unfortunate comparison was drawn between the two following Ruud’s recent defeat in the French Open 2023 final. Despite Novak Djokovic handing Ruud a resounding straight-sets loss of 7-6, 6-3, 7-5, the resilient Norwegian has now finished as a Grand Slam runner-up for the third time.

As tennis enthusiasts contemplate Casper Ruud’s unfruitful pursuit of a maiden Grand Slam triumph in his three consecutive final appearances, comparisons arise, likening the Norwegian talent to the esteemed David Ferrer, hailed as one of the sport’s finest without a Grand Slam victory. Amongst fervent discussions, a fan audaciously proclaimed that Ruud is a divergent iteration of the esteemed Spanish maestro, embodying a variation that falls short of his predecessor’s untamed greatness.

In a career marked by unwavering determination and relentless hustle, David Ferrer etched his name in tennis history with an indomitable spirit. While his sole Grand Slam final appearance saw him fall to the “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal, Ferrer’s resilience shone through in his multiple semifinal runs at the Australian and US Open.

With ten career titles under his belt, Casper Ruud has become a formidable tennis force.

Casper Ruud mentioned, “One day I’m gonna try to obviously aim for a Slam title. That’s my biggest goal, my biggest dream in my career and in my life. It’s been close, but close but no cigar, so I’m going to keep working and try to get it one day,” (an

 

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