US EditionRuud Criticises ATP Rankings 'Rat Race'
- On May 28, 2025, Casper Ruud, a 26-year-old Norwegian seventh seed, lost in the French Open second round at Roland Garros to unseeded Nuno Borges due to knee pain.
- Ruud and other players felt pressured by the ATP's mandatory event rules, which penalize players with a 25% year-end bonus cut if they skip tournaments, creating a demanding schedule.
- Ruud discussed playing through swelling and pain in his left knee, which limited his movement and forced him to use painkillers, reflecting a broader issue of players competing while injured.
- Ruud described the ATP ranking system as highly competitive and demanding, with players feeling pressured to participate in mandatory events despite injuries to avoid losing ranking points and financial penalties.
- Ruud plans to take weeks off to let his injury heal and return to the court later, highlighting the physical toll of the current ATP system and its possible need for reform.
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Ruud crashed out of the French Open on Wednesday after losing to unseeded Nuno Borges in the second round, with the Norwegian saying he had been struggling with knee pain that restricted his movement.
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