CASPER RUUD is taking part in the largest match of his life as we speak when he takes on Rafael Nadal in the French Open final.
And watching on from the stands at Roland Garros shall be Ruud’s girlfriend Maria Galligani.
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Ruud has spoken about his previous coaching on the Nadal Academy as a teen – and now faces his mentor on the best stage.
Ruud mentioned: “I’ll attempt to determine one thing else out apart from in the follow, the right way to beat him. I’ll simply benefit from the second.
“This is a special day for each of us. He’s taking part in for his twenty second [Grand Slam]. I’m taking part in for my first.”
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Nadal had mentioned about Ruud: “I believe in the academy we had been in a position to assist him just a little bit throughout this time period.
“But greater than one other factor it’s about I wish to see the great particular person reaching his goals.
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“For me, Casper is one of many candidates for profitable in each clay-court occasion that he’s taking part in. He’s one of many clear favourites. He’s not an enormous shock in any respect.”
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Who is Casper Ruud’s girlfriend Maria Galligani?
Maria Galligani, like Ruud, additionally hails from Norway.
The pair have been relationship since 2018, in response to reviews.
And brainy Maria is finding out for her Master’s in Psychology from University of Southern Denmark.
What time is Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud?
Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud takes place on Sunday, June 5.
The match will begin at 2pm UK time – this is 3pm native time.
15,000 will watch on with the Philippe Chatrier Court taking part in host