Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud: A Brief Biography

Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 2 in September 2022. He is ranked No. 7 by the ATP as of May 2025. Ruud registered his biggest win of the 2025 season by capturing his maiden ATP 1000 title at the Madrid Open, defeating Jack Draper in the final 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. He also advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Barcelona Open, where Holger Rune defeated him in straight sets.

Ruud has won 13 ATP titles as of May 2025, including 12 on clay. He is also a three-time Grand Slam finalist (Roland Garros in 2022, 2023, and the US Open in 2022). Ruud’s tennis idol growing up was Rafael Nadal, and he was trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy.

Casper Ruud personal information

Casper Ruud early life

Casper Ruud was born on December 22, 1998, in Oslo, Norway, to Christian Ruud and Lele Cathrine Ruud. Christian is a former tennis player and his son’s coach as of May 2025. Ruud began playing tennis at the age of four with his father.

During his junior year, Ruud made it to the semifinals of the 2015 Wimbledon and 2016 French Open in the boys' doubles category with Miomir Kecmanović. He acquired the No.1 ranking in the junior category on January 4, 2016, thus becoming the first Norwegian player to achieve the feat. Ruud played his maiden ATP Challenger tournament (Copa Sevilla) in September 2016, registering a win over Taro Daniel in the final.

Casper Ruud personal life

Casper Ruud grew up with his two sisters, Caroline and Charlotte, in Snarøya, Bærum, Norway. According to the ATP, if he were not a professional tennis player, he would have become a pilot. Ruud is friends with music sensation Shania Twain, who supported him during his victories at the 2021 and 2022 Gstaad Opens.

The Norwegian has appeared in two tennis docu-series: ‘Rafa Nadal Academy’ on Amazon Prime Video and ‘Break Point’ on Netflix. He also appeared in the documentary 'Federer: Twelve Final Days', which premiered on Amazon Prime on June 20, 2024.

Casper Ruud family background

Casper Ruud’s parents are Christian Ruud and Lele Cathrine Ruud. He has two sisters - Caroline and Charlotte. Ruud's father, Christian Ruud, is a former professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 39 in October 1995. Christian Ruud registered his best Grand Slam performance at the 1997 Australian Open, where he made it to the fourth round. Beginning his career in 1991, he announced his retirement after the 2001 French Open. He won twelve ATP Challenger titles and appeared in three Olympic Games for Norway.

At the 2025 Madrid Open, after registering a win over Sebastian Korda, Ruud was asked about his father's dominance over Petr Korda, which he carried forward. Ruud said:

"On this day, I thought he had lost to Petr before. So I thought about coming out tonight and seeking revenge for the family. But, this was even better statistics for us so we will try to keep it alive as long as possible but it's a fun you know you see certain situations like this where father and son played before as well, there are still out there now, but I'm sure Seb and I have played so many times in our career and hopefully will try my best to keep him behind me but at some point I'm sure he will catch up get a win over the Ruud family."

Casper Ruud girlfriend

Casper Ruud is engaged to Maria Galligani as of May 2025. Ruud posted a picture with Galligani for the first time on November 25, 2018, on Instagram. She is from Norway, and she resides in Oslo with Ruud, according to People Magazine.

Galligani completed her graduation in psychology from Oslo Nye Høyskole (2017 to 2020). She completed her master's degree in psychology from the University of Southern Denmark in 2022. Later, Galligani completed her internship at Villa SULT Institutt for spiseforstyrrelser in December 2022 (via Maria Galligani's LinkedIn).

On November 26, 2024, Ruud announced his engagement with Galligani through an Instagram post with the caption "Can't wait to marry you💍🤍,". Ruud and Galligani own a place in Ohio, Norway, with their dog Bajas, who was adopted in January 2021. (via People Magazine)

Casper Ruud kids

Casper Ruud does not have any children as of May 2025.

Casper Ruud social media

Casper Ruud is available on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) as of May 2025.

Instagram: @casperruud

Twitter: @CasperRuud98

Facebook: @CasperRuudTennis

Casper Ruud net worth

Casper Ruud’s net worth is estimated at $5 million, as of May 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He primarily earns through tennis prize money and endorsements.

Casper Ruud prize money

According to the ATP website, Casper Ruud has earned $23,439,827 through prize money as of May 2025.

Casper Ruud endorsements

Casper Ruud has signed endorsement deals with many brands, such as Yonex, Vitamin Well, Salmar, SuperOffice, Renault, Samsonite, Fleming, and The “W” Initiative. Speaking about his merchandise and racquet sponsor Yonex, Ruud said, “It’s a very serious and professional brand, and they always follow up on me and provide me with anything I would need. I feel privileged to have them on my team, and hopefully, they will be with me for many more years!” (via Casper Ruud's official website)

Casper Ruud career stats

Ruud holds a career singles record of 279-146 as of May 2025. According to the ATP website, he has served 2,040 aces and has a first-serve percentage of 65% as of May 2025. The Norwegian wins 72% of his first-se­rve points and 54% of his second-se­rve points. He has won 84% of 4,897 service games. In terms of his returning record, his first serve return points won stand at 29%, whereas his second serve return points won stood at 51%.

Casper Ruud records and achievements

Casper Ruud has won 13 ATP singles titles as of May 2025. In 2025, he won the biggest title of his career, the ATP 1000 Madrid Open.

Some of Casper Ruud’s achievements and records include:

• Highest-ranked tennis player in Norwegian history.

• 3x Grand Slam Finalist.

• 11x ATP 250 tournament winner.

• 1x ATP 500 tournament winner.
• 1x ATP 1000 tournament winner.

• Winner of Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (2022).

Casper Ruud best finish at each Grand Slam

Casper Ruud coaching staff

Casper Ruud’s coaching team includes his father, Christian Ruud, and Pedro Clar. (via ATP Tour)

Casper Ruud diet

Before a match, Casper Ruud eats white rice and chicken. Talking about the same in a press conference during the 2025 Australian Open, he said (via PuntoDeBreak):

"I usually have a plate of rice with some protein, like chicken or salmon, before matches. During the games, I have a chocolate bar or a banana to prevent cramps."