‣ Casper Ruud suffered a shocking loss at the Japan Open to Marcos Giron.
‣ Ruud has a very little chance of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin.
‣ Marcos Giron won the match by serving well and attacking Ruud’s second serve.
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Casper Ruud faced a shocking defeat at the 2023 Japan Open in his recent match against Marcos Giron. This loss further diminishes Ruud’s chances of making it to Turin. His 2023 season has been disappointing, and if he fails to qualify, it will be the first time in a few years that he won’t be in Turin.
Despite expecting a year of regression, Ruud managed to reach the Roland Garros final earlier this year, highlighting his resilience. However, his performance against Giron was below par. Giron, on the other hand, has been playing exceptionally well lately and showcased his skill on different surfaces.
Giron’s strong serving played a pivotal role in securing his victory. He allowed minimal chances for Ruud by winning 8 points behind his first serve throughout the entire match. Additionally, Giron capitalized on Ruud’s weak second serve, causing him numerous problems. Even when Ruud had opportunities, he couldn’t make the most of them.
In the opening set, Ruud struggled and lost it convincingly with a score of 6-3. However, he showed improvement in the second set, taking a 4-2 lead. It seemed like a third set was on the horizon, but Ruud’s performance took a sudden nosedive. Losing four consecutive games, he ultimately lost the match in two sets.
This defeat is undoubtedly a setback for Ruud, who will be aiming to turn his season around in Paris. Giron, on the other hand, has been enjoying a solid streak recently and emerged victorious with a final score of 6-3 6-4.
