2023-06-01 20:50:52
The Norwegian Casper Ruud was solid to get rid of Giulio Zeppieri (129) in the second round of Roland-Garros. Finalist last year, the world No. 4 won 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-4 ahead of the Italian.
Ruud had to work hard to dismiss Zeppieri, an opponent who went through the qualifications who offered him a good resistance for 3h04 ‘of the match. The Italian even broke with an overpowered forehand when Ruud was looking to end the game (5-5).
In vain finally since Ruud, still looking for his 1st Grand Slam title after his 2 finals last season, Porte d’Auteuil then at the US Open, took over the service of his opponent in stride (6-5 ).
Zeppieri felt pain in his right thigh during that game, calling a doctor to massage it, then couldn’t defend his chances properly afterwards.
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