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Inside Casper Ruudās shocking game plan to topple Jannik Sinner in Rome
TL;DR
Casper Ruud awaits his opponent in the Italian Open final as rain delays the match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. Sinner leads in the deciding set, increasing the likelihood of facing Ruud.
Key points
- Casper Ruud is waiting for his opponent in the Italian Open final
- Rain delayed the match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev
- Sinner was leading in the deciding set before the rain delay
- The rain delay affects the final match schedule
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Rain postponed Sinner vs. Medvedev, with Ruud waiting in the Italian Open Final
Casper Ruud will have to wait to find out who he will face in the Italian Open final, with a rain delay postponing the match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. However, with the former, a break-up in the deciding third set, itās fair to begin assuming that it will be him.
What makes it even more likely that the 24-year-old will progress is the fact that this break, enforced due to yet another downpour in Rome, came as he seemed to be struggling physically during the match.
Daniil Medvedev voiced his frustration to the umpire after Sinner took a medical time-out for what appeared to be cramps before vomiting on court.
Ruud might understandably be wary of facing one of the hottest players on tour right now, but given Sinnerās condition, anything feels possible.
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Casper Ruud discusses potential Italian Open final clash with Jannik Sinner
Ruud spoke to reporters after his straightforward semi-final victory over Luciano Darderi, and was asked about the prospect of facing Jannik Sinner before his match had even concluded.
The question came after Sinner had taken the opening set comfortably.
Ruud was careful not to look too far ahead, but he did say: āWell, I just have to try to approach it as any other match, try not to think about the big wave in front kind of with all the momentum heās building, all the confidence and the records that heās kind of building and breaking.
āAt the end of the day heās human. I have to try to think that way as much as I can. Last year I was kind of blown out of the court by him. We will both remember it, of course. I hope thatās not the case.
Q&A
What caused the delay in the Sinner vs. Medvedev match?
The match was postponed due to rain in Rome.
Who is Casper Ruud likely to face in the Italian Open final?
Casper Ruud is likely to face Jannik Sinner, who is leading against Daniil Medvedev.
What was the score situation before the rain delay in the Sinner vs. Medvedev match?
Jannik Sinner was leading with a break in the deciding third set before the rain delay.
How does the rain delay affect the Italian Open final schedule?
The rain delay postpones the final match, leaving Ruud waiting to find out his opponent.