Casper Ruud named Carlos Alcaraz as his favourite player to watch on the ATP Tour.
Ruud, who was beaten by Ben Shelton at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, spoke to Tennishead about his hopes for the grass-court season.
What happened at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic?
Casper Ruud contested his first match on grass for two years on Thursday afternoon.
He lost to Ben Shelton, but shared his thoughts on the current state of the ATP Tour.
Who is Casper Ruud's favourite player to watch?
Ruud named Carlos Alcaraz as his favourite player to watch, describing the Spaniard as 'explosive'.
Alcaraz is currently recovering from a wrist injury suffered in April.
What makes Carlos Alcaraz so special?
Ruud highlighted Alcaraz's shotmaking ability, saying he has seen some incredible passing shots from the Spaniard.
Alcaraz has won several Grand Slam titles, including the 2022 US Open, where he defeated Ruud in the final.
Casper Ruud also spoke about his favourite player to watch from the past, naming Roger Federer.
Federer's playing style was described as 'effortless' and 'smooth' by Ruud.
What's next for Casper Ruud?
Ruud will turn his attention to Wimbledon, where he has historically struggled to advance past the second round.
He did not compete in the 2025 event due to a knee injury, but is looking to improve his record at the tournament.
Casper Ruud has only won one match against Carlos Alcaraz in seven attempts.
Alcaraz won their first four matches, including the 2022 US Open final, and has continued to dominate the match-up.
Ruud's record against Alcaraz is a testament to the Spaniard's skill and ability on the court.
But Ruud is looking to improve his game and compete with the best players on the ATP Tour.
The Norwegian star will look to bounce back from his loss to Ben Shelton and make a strong run at Wimbledon.
With his favourite player to watch, Carlos Alcaraz, recovering from injury, Ruud may have a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.
Casper Ruud's first match at Wimbledon is highly anticipated, and fans will be watching to see how he performs on the grass courts.
Will he be able to overcome his struggles at the tournament and make a strong run, or will he fall short once again?