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“You inspire so many”, the meaning of Ruud to Swiatek after his painful defeat

The Norwegian writes to IgA on social networks

May 01, 2025

Painful defeats can be left alone to the most consummated tennis stars, no matter how much they have achieved.

Casper Ruud made sure that IGA Swiatek does not load with that weight after his semifinal of Mutua Madrid Open, after falling to Coco Gauff for a surprising 6-1 and 6-1 ..

The defender of the title, Swiatek, was visibly excited on the second set, covering her head with a towel while breaking to cry during a change in 6-1, 3-0.

The Norwegian cited a video of the crude moment in X and published a meaning message: “Hey @iga_swatek keep your head up,” he wrote. “Like millions of people I love to see you play. Today is not your day, but you inspire many and you will return stronger than ever !!

Ruud, No. 12 of the PIF ATP Ranking live, will play its own semifinal match on Friday, when you face the twentieth head of the series, Francisco Cerúndo it. The Argentine leads his series Lexus ATP Head2head 5-3. Ruud has a 19-6 record in the season, according to Infosys ATP Win -los Index, and has not lost a set this fortnight.