Casper Ruud, born December 22, 1998, in Oslo, Norway, is a professional tennis player widely recognized as the highest-ranked Norwegian in ATP history. Standing 6 feet tall, Ruud is right-handed and began playing tennis at age four, later training at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca. He turned professional in 2015 and has since become a leading figure among the next generation of men's tennis players. Ruud’s career is marked by consistent success on both clay and hard courts. He has won 14 ATP Tour singles titles, including a prestigious ATP Masters 1000 title at the 2025 Madrid Open, and has reached three Grand Slam finals: the French Open in 2022 and 2023, and the US Open in 2022. His performances have earned him a career-high singles ranking of World No. 2 and a current ranking within the top 15. Ruud is also notable for being the first male player aged 25 or under to achieve 100 or more career wins on both clay and hard courts. In addition to his Grand Slam and Masters achievements, Ruud has been a regular contender at major tournaments, reaching the semifinals of the ATP Finals in 2024 and winning the Laver Cup with Team Europe that same year. He has also represented Norway at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first Norwegian to reach the quarterfinals at the Games. Ruud is coached by his father, Christian Ruud, a former ATP player. Off the court, Ruud is known for his admiration of Rafael Nadal and his passion for golf. He remains a prominent figure in men's tennis, consistently competing at the highest level and contributing to the sport’s global appeal.