| Norway’s Casper Rood celebrates following winning the men’s singles quarterfinals at the US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA on the morning of the 7th (Korean time). AP News |
Kasper Rud became the first Norwegian player in history to advance to the men’s singles semifinals at the US Open ($60 million in total prize money, regarding 82.8 billion won).
In the quarterfinals held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA on the morning of the 7th (Korean time) on the morning of the 7th (Korean time), Ruud, who is ranked 7th in the world, defeated 14th place Matteo Beretini (Italy) 3-0 (6-1, 6-4, 7-) 6) was pressed. Ruud became the first Norwegian male and female player to reach the semifinals of the US Open.
According to the BBC, the British media, Ruud secured second place in the world ranking to be announced next week with this quarter-final advance. If Rude wins the semifinals and advances to the finals, it will be confirmed to leap to the top of the world. Rude is breaking the best record at this year’s US Open, and runner-up at this year’s French Open is the best at major tournaments. Roude lost to Rafael Nadal (Spain) 0-3 in the French Open final, but Nadal was eliminated in the quarterfinals the day before.
“When I started the US Open, I didn’t know I might be number one in the world,” Rood said shortly following the victory. “To be honest, I don’t want to think too much regarding it.” He added, “It’s every young player’s dream to be number one, but I’d like to see if I can go up first. It gives me additional motivation to keep competing. If I’m lucky, I might leave New York for number one in the world.”
Reporter Heo Jong-ho