Casper Ruud

Alcaraz's new goal – a kangaroo tattoo

Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest player to win tennis's four largest tournaments. If so, another tattoo is waiting. A kangaroo, definitely, says the Spaniard.

Starfall opens the door for the champion in Melbourne

The reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka's path to a third consecutive Australian Open victory is becoming increasingly clear. She is now through to the third round, while one of her toughest competitors has been eliminated.

Sabalenka advances – chasing her third consecutive title

She won in 2023 and 2024. Now Aryna Sabalenka is going for her third consecutive title in the Grand Slam tournament Australian Open. The Belarusian started with a win against American Sloane Stephens.

Guide: Record Money at Stake in Australian Open

Approximately 24 million kronor. The large sum of money – a new record – is at stake in this year's first Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Australian Open.

The interest in Johaug is extreme

This year's most talked-about comeback is near. The Therese Johaug circus has rolled into Ruka – and her first World Cup competition in over two and a half years is waiting. The interest in Johaug is extreme, says Norwegian VG journalist Herman Folvik.

Rematch from US Open – Fritz wants revenge

World number one Jannik Sinner is as expected clear for the final in the ATP finals in tennis. There he meets the fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz – who wants revenge from the US Open final.

Ruud shocked sick Alcaraz in ATP Finals

Casper Ruud took a shocking win over favorite Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP finals in Turin. The Norwegian tennis star won over a sick world three with 6–1, 7–5. Physically, he was not a hundred percent and I knew that, says Ruud.

Upset Winner – Knocked Out Ruud

The Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor took a sensational victory over the Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud in Stockholm's ATP tournament in tennis. I served incredibly well, he says.

Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup – future uncertain

The Laver Cup will not be Rafael Nadal's farewell tour. The Spaniard is withdrawing from the tournament next week, where Team Europe faces a world team.

Norwegian tennis hope eliminated from US Open

Nick Kyrgios makes a comeback: "Finally ready"

Nick Kyrgios, Australia, makes a comeback to tennis. The 29-year-old will participate in the tennis tournament Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) in New York.

Djokovic ready for dream final against Alcaraz

The Olympic Games final in tennis will be a replay of the Wimbledon final. World number one Carlos Alcaraz meets world number two Novak Djokovic. It will be my first Olympic Games final so I'm very happy, says Djokovic.

The Sensation: The World Number One Fell in the Semifinal

Nadal withdraws from doubles after securing a spot in the final: "Sorry"

Rafael Nadal has struggled through to the final in Båstad's singles tournament. After turning around and winning in both the quarterfinal and semifinal, the Spanish tennis legend has withdrawn from the doubles. I'm sorry about that, he says.

Nadal to the semi – after four hours of play

The Spanish clay-court king Rafael Nadal is moving on in singles in Båstad's ATP tournament after a real thriller in the quarterfinals. Not until after nearly four hours could the 38-year-old Spaniard hit the match ball against the 15 years younger Argentine Mariano Navone and win with 2–1 in sets.

Ruud's revenge after the fiasco – won the doubles

Casper Ruud was knocked out already in his first singles match in Båstad's ATP tournament in tennis. The world number one lost to 85th-ranked Thiago Monteiro in straight sets in the second round. In the afternoon, Ruud could redeem the fiasco with the help of Rafael Nadal.

Circus Nadal creates public hysteria in Båstad

Circus Nadal is underway in Båstad – 19 years after the last visit. The Spanish clay-court king remembers the parties in the tennis metropolis as a teenager, but with his wife and children present, it will probably be none of that this year. When you are 38 years old, life has changed a bit, says Rafael Nadal.

Nadal: Special feeling to meet Björn's son

Almost 20 years after the breakthrough, Rafael Nadal is back in Båstad. It was sold out when the Spanish clay-court king entered the doubles tournament and now Leo Borg is waiting in the singles game. It's clearly a special feeling to play against the son of Björn, says the 38-year-old.

World Number One Withdraws from Båstad on Doctor's Advice

Jannik Sinner withdraws from next week's ATP tournament in Båstad on the advice of doctors. The 22-year-old Italian world number one is tired after Wimbledon. "I'm sorry", writes the 22-year-old.

Nadal to play doubles with Ruud in Båstad

New Ruud fiasco in Wimbledon

Casper Ruud is out of Wimbledon, defeated by Fabio Fognini in the second round. Thus, the 25-year-old Norwegian world number eight's curse in Grand Slam tennis tournaments continues.

Stars Advance According to Plan in Wimbledon

The Italian Jannik Sinner is as expected advancing to the second round in Wimbledon – but it was not entirely without problems. The world number one is joined by another group of stars who won their initial matches on Monday, including the Norwegian Casper Ruud and the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz.

Nadal confirmed for Båstad: "The biggest thing that has happened"

Spanish tennis king Rafael Nadal, 38, is clear for the ATP tournament in Båstad this summer. It is the biggest thing that has happened to Båstad. Even bigger than when Serena Williams was here as world number one in 2013, says the tournament's MD Christer Hult.

Tired Alcaraz to the final – stomach-sick Ruud fell

World Number One Carlos Alcaraz, Spain, turned and won a five-set match against world number two Jannik Sinner, Italy. After 2–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3, the 21-year-old Spaniard is clear for his first French Open final. There awaits Alexander Zverev, who defeated a sick Casper Ruud, Norway, with a 3-1 set score.