Back competing in the Chatrier cauldron for the first time since his defeat to Rafael Nadal in last year’s decider, Casper Ruud looks right at home.
Despite a lop-sided ledger on a cloudy final Sunday of Roland-Garros 2022, there were nothing but positive memories following a winning return to the biggest stage in the 16th arrondissement over qualifier Giulio Zeppieri.
On the heels of a straightforward opener on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Ruud climbed into the third round 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5.