Latest: Casper Ruud is OUT — beaten by 19-year-old João Fonseca 7-5, 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-2 in the Round of 16…
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Casper Ruud Next Match 2026 | Schedule, Form & How to Watch
Ruud has been the player to beat on clay in recent years (Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo)
Latest: Casper Ruud is OUT — beaten by 19-year-old João Fonseca 7-5, 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-2 in the Round of 16 (Day 8). Next: the grass swing into Wimbledon.
Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player ranked No. 12 in the world (March 2026) and the most successful clay-court specialist of his generation outside the very top tier. The Oslo-born 26-year-old has reached three Grand Slam finals — the 2022 Roland Garros final, the 2022 US Open final, and the 2023 Roland Garros final — and won the Madrid Open in 2025, adding to a clay-court title collection that also includes multiple wins in South America. Ruud trained extensively at Rafael Nadal’s academy in Manacor, and the Spaniard’s influence is clear in his heavy topspin, relentless baseline consistency and clay-court intelligence.
Casper Ruud Next Match
Ruud is into the Roland-Garros 2026 second round. The three-time RG finalist (2022, 2023, 2024) avoids Sinner until the final and is a credible deep-run pick in the bottom half. See our 2026 Roland-Garros draw analysis.
| Detail | Info |
| Next tournament | Italian Open (Rome) — ATP Masters 1000 | 5–18 May 2026 | Clay (outdoor) | Madrid: OUT QF vs Blockx 4-6, 4-6 |
| Dates | 5–18 May 2026 |
| Surface | Clay (outdoor) |
| Category | ATP Masters 1000 |
| Last result | Monte-Carlo R16 — retired vs Auger-Aliassime (7-5, 2-2) |
| Draw | In draw as defending champion. First-round bye into R2. Madrid preview |
Casper Ruud 2026 Clay Season Schedule
| Tournament | Dates | Surface | Category | 2025 Result |
| Monte-Carlo | 5–12 Apr | Clay | Masters 1000 | Deep run |
| Barcelona | 14–20 Apr | Clay | ATP 500 | TBC |
| Madrid | 22 Apr–3 May | Clay | Masters 1000 | Champion |
| Rome | 6–17 May | Clay | Masters 1000 | Deep run |
| Roland Garros | 24 May–7 Jun | Clay | Grand Slam | Final (2023) |
Ruud is the defending Madrid champion, meaning he carries significant points to defend at the event. This adds pressure but also confirms his status as the clay-court specialist most capable of disrupting the Sinner–Alcaraz duopoly on the surface.
Casper Ruud Current Form & Recent Results
Ruud’s form on hard courts heading into the clay season has been steady rather than spectacular — he is a player whose game shifts up several gears once he hits clay. His heavy topspin forehand, exceptional footwork and ability to sustain long baseline exchanges become far more potent on slower surfaces, and his results traditionally improve dramatically from April onwards.
| Tournament | Result | Notes |
| Miami Open (Mar 2026) | 3R+ | Hard court |
| Indian Wells (Mar 2026) | 3R+ | Hard court |
| Australian Open (Jan 2026) | 4R+ | Hard court, Melbourne |
Casper Ruud ATP Ranking
Ruud is currently ranked ATP No. 12 in the world. While his hard-court ranking has fluctuated, his clay-court level consistently sits among the top five in the world. With Madrid points to defend, the clay season will be critical to his ranking trajectory. For the latest standings, see our live ATP rankings page.
For his full career profile and Grand Slam record, see the Casper Ruud player profile.
Casper Ruud Clay Court Record
Clay is emphatically Ruud’s best surface, and he is among the five best clay-court players in the world at his peak. His record speaks for itself: three Grand Slam finals including two at Roland Garros, a Madrid Masters title in 2025, and multiple ATP 250 clay titles in South America. He trained under Rafael Nadal’s coaching setup at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, and the Spaniard’s DNA is visible in Ruud’s loopy topspin, relentless running and ability to grind opponents into submission from the baseline.
At Roland Garros he is a perennial semi-final and final contender. In 2026 he will look to go one better than his two previous final defeats and claim the title that would define his career.
How to Watch Casper Ruud Live
The easiest way to watch Casper Ruud’s matches live is through the Bet365 live streaming service. Bet365 covers ATP Tour Masters events and Grand Slams for account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.
To watch Casper Ruud live on Bet365:
- Go to Bet365.com via this link
- Register an account and make a first deposit to receive up to £30 in Bet Credits*
- Once registered, go to the sports homepage and select Tennis from the left-hand menu
- Select the play icon next to any Ruud match in progress
Monte-Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid are broadcast on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK. Roland Garros is available on ITV and Eurosport.
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Casper Ruud Betting Tips
Ruud is one of the most reliable clay-season betting propositions in men’s tennis. Backing him to reach the semi-finals at Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome is a consistent strategy — he has the game to beat anyone on clay outside the very top two or three. As a Roland Garros finalist in 2022 and 2023, he represents strong each-way value in the outright market if available at 12/1 or better.
The Madrid Open is his headline opportunity in 2026 as defending champion — expect him to be well-backed in the outright market. Follow our tennis betting tips for match-level selections and outright tips throughout the clay season.
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