The Baseline Player of the Week: Casper Ruud

The 22-year-old took the Geneva Open title.

By Niko VercellettoPublished May 24, 2021

Norway's Casper Ruud (L) poses with next to Canada's Denis Shapovalov after winning the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis final match in Geneva on May 22, 2021. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images) — © AFP via Getty Images

Casper Ruud warmed up for Roland Garros by winning the Geneva Open title.

In a battle between two 22-year-old rising stars, Ruud defeated Denis Shapovalov, 7-6 (6), 6-4, to earn his second career title. The victory improved his strong 2021 season to a 20-6 winning record. It was a fairly solid performance on Sunday, denying break-point chances for the Canadian.

Feels just as amazing as the first time😁🏔🏆 thanks for all messages and support!😊 #2 pic.twitter.com/mf1fwQbMWj
— Casper Ruud (@CasperRuud98) May 23, 2021

So far, Ruud has not lost in an ATP final, all at clay-court events. The other time he won a title was at the 2020 Buenos Aires. With another trophy under his belt, the Norwegian is looking forward to this year's clay-court major.

“I’m looking forward to Paris, I hope I can be in the second week,” said Ruud, who reached the third round last year.

The main draw begins on Sunday.