By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday Might 27, 2024
Casper Ruud arrives in Paris on the heels of his twelfth profession title, however the Norwegian says don’t depend him among the many favorites at Roland Garros 2024. Novak Djokovic? That is a special story, he says…
“To me regardless that Novak hasn’t had the most effective yr as he usually has or the identical degree, I feel he’s nonetheless the favourite,” Ruud advised reporters on Sunday in Paris. “He’s No. 1 seeded, and he has 24 slams underneath his belt, so if there’s anybody who is aware of when to seek out their peak and type, it is most likely him.
“Then after that it is numerous different guys, and I additionally need to point out Rafa clearly. He’s not seeded and he has not possibly performed the way in which he used to play on clay, but when he’s bodily match, I feel I am not going to name him a darkish horse, however he’s going to be up there additionally in my eyes as one of many favorites to do properly right here. His file speaks for itself right here.”
Ruud doesn’t even need to be on the checklist of favorites. Simply let the opposite prime names have the highlight, he says.
“I would not put myself within the checklist simply because I do not need to type of put strain on myself, however I’d put Novak up there undoubtedly,” he stated. “Relying on how Carlos [Alcaraz], Jannik [Sinner], and Rafa feels, I really feel like these three are additionally price mentioning. If they’re injury-free. I’d go together with 4 guys.
