Casper Ruud has failed again in a moment of pressure. The Norwegian, one of the five 'top 10' of the European team of the Laver Cup, has not responded to the confidence of his captain Björn Borg nor to that of his teammates in the first point of the Laver Cup 2024.
Ruud, number nine in the ATP rankings, He lost this Friday in a packed Uber Arena in Berlin to Fran Cerúndolo, 6-4 and 6-4.
What was most difficult for Cerúndolo was closing out the match. He served for it at 5-2 and conceded a break.The German crowd sided with the old continent and applauded when the score was tightened to 5-4 in the second set.
The Argentine, who rounded off his performance with a drop goal, had entered the squad for the rest of the world at the last minute. due to the absence of Tommy Paul and Alex de Minaur.
Carlitos' instructions
Carlos Alcaraz came close to the bench on more than one occasion to give instructions to his teammate this week. Ruud was unable to convey the message on the court.
The defeat is of relative importance since victories on the opening day are worth one point.. That is why both Borg and John McEnroe They have saved their best men for the singles on Saturday (two points for a win) and Sunday (three).
