Ruud 'like a zombie' as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win
Summary
Casper Ruud won a difficult first-round tennis match at the French Open despite suffering from extreme heat and physical problems. The match lasted nearly four hours, and Ruud used medical breaks, ice towels, and rest time to manage his condition before finishing the match in five sets.Key Facts
- Casper Ruud played against Roman Safiullin in the first round of the French Open in Paris.
- Temperatures reached 33°C, creating tough conditions for the players.
- Ruud felt dizzy, tired, and like a "zombie" due to the heat and nearly suffered heatstroke.
- He took medical timeouts and used ice towels and water to cool down during the match.
- Safiullin won 11 games in a row in the third set but also had injury problems.
- The match lasted 3 hours and 56 minutes and ended with Ruud winning 6-2, 7-6, 5-7, 0-6, 6-2.
- Ruud said the win felt like a mental victory because he kept going despite his physical struggles.
- Ruud has been runner-up at the French Open twice before.
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