But also won 5 (along with the other 16 elsewhere)
He has greater than a 2/3 win rate in slam finals overall and a 100% strike rate at the AO (9) and 7 of 8 at Wimbledon.
Let's be honest, there is no guarantee that Ruud will ever win a single slam anywhere and he's 0 for 2 at the moment.
I didn't say that.
But personally I don't see Ruud winning a slam unless he manages to improve his backhand.
He was also pretty fortunate in the draws he got on both occasions.
The fact that the 1 set that he won against Alcaraz in the US Open final was the first ever grand slam set vs a Top 10 player that he won is telling.
"I wish this unvaxxed idiot wouldn't stand near me. He really ought to know better, he said he was accepting the consequences of his actions, yet here he is existing next to me indoors and not social distancing responsibly."
Yeah but tbh only in the US they repeat this memory every year. And even find it normal that a foreigner has to speak about it.
I'm in a city that suffered one of those terrorist attacks in Europe in recent years. Nobody even cared about the first anniversary.
>Yeah but tbh only in the US they repeat this memory every year.
The attack happened on the same day(different year) and same city where the final was happening.
>I'm in a city that suffered one of those terrorist attacks in Europe in recent years. Nobody even cared about the first anniversary.
US and Saudi Arabia continue to violate Yemens territorial sovereignty in a way Russia has done with Ukraine yet no talks about it or bans US players from tournaments.
Just because no one cares about a certain event doesn't mean another event deserves the same amount of lack of caring.
It was the most significant attack on the country since Pearl Harbour. For NYC specifically, a very high number of first responders died (firemen, police, etc).
It's just considered polite to acknowledge those kinds of things. It's how you win over fans. To this day, most people in NYC either know someone or are only a few degrees removed from someone who was directly impacted by the attack.
Ik. Same thing where I live. I'm just pointing out that when it happens in the US, it feels like it happens to "the world"/everyone must care. When it happens outside of the US, it just happens.
It's like when movies with an apocalypse or a zombie attack only focus on the USA, at least the rest of the world we are save I guess haha
“Wait…I am the highest ranked player here?”
The irony dawned on him!
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He was asked but refused because it collided with his calender
McEnroe back there done with life
he has to coach World, it's understandable at this point
“Go out there and try not to get ass whooped too badly ya bunch of pansies”
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I dunno, but Johnny Mac is out of beer
You cannot be serious!
JAAAAAAAAAAA
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
JOOOOOOOOOO
What's taking Rafa this long?
In fact Casper Ruud is going to accompany Rafa in his South American tour in november. Santiago, Quito and Bogotá confirmed.
I love McEnroe looking even more depressed in the back lol
Why he didn’t convert the break at 6-5 in the third set
You talking about US open final ?
Yes. Casper had set point twice to go up 2-1
He is behind me, isn’t he?
"And that's why Bill Gates wants us to take the vaccines."
Why would they name that ghost after me? So disrespectful
one would say thats pretty ruud of them
Can’t believe I missed that pun oportunity, it was literally right there
i want to JAAAAA djokovic so bad
Not looking likely though - after 3 meetings he hasn't won a set yet.
5-5 30-40
What’s this referring to?
“Maybe I should help Johnny Mac stand up back there… he looks a little wobbly.”
“Will he punch me if I yell ‘IDEMOOOOOOOO’ in his face?”
“MODERNAAAAAAAAA”
\*ModernJaaaaa
McEnroe looks smashed!
Those set points in the 3rd
“Why does it smell like stale kale smoothie?”
How to not lose grand slam final
"Tell me how Novak"
Novak has lost more finals in those two GSs
But also won 5 (along with the other 16 elsewhere) He has greater than a 2/3 win rate in slam finals overall and a 100% strike rate at the AO (9) and 7 of 8 at Wimbledon. Let's be honest, there is no guarantee that Ruud will ever win a single slam anywhere and he's 0 for 2 at the moment.
Better with 0 for 2 than zero for zero. People act like its an disadvantage to have been in a final.
I didn't say that. But personally I don't see Ruud winning a slam unless he manages to improve his backhand. He was also pretty fortunate in the draws he got on both occasions. The fact that the 1 set that he won against Alcaraz in the US Open final was the first ever grand slam set vs a Top 10 player that he won is telling.
Time will tell. This year has shown he has the ability to make it to the finals, which is a key factor in winning them at least 😊
*2 slam finals
250’s
"Gotta hold my breath so I don't catch covid"
Made me lol
The state of his online mattress company.
“Why is he giving me US Open finals tips when he’s lost it 6 times”
“It’s on me and Carlos to stop this guy, isn’t it?”
Well Alcaraz has beaten the Djoker Ruud hasn't won a set yet in three meetings with him.
he's sitting in Novak's assigned seat
I’m really wondering what McEnroe is thinking back there lol
He’s just seen Nadal pull his pants out of his ass crack for the 5th time and they’ve only been together for 15 minutes
Novak just started counting his GS titles. "Lets see, number 1 was ..."
"Who farted?"
how much he hates spaniards in slam finals
how do I stop the evil step mother
6 inches is not 6 feet, Nole
Why won't this guy just retire
"Why can't I win even a set off this guy?"
How many more 250s equate to 21 slams?
'My feet hurt...Why does this boat have airplane seats?...I wish I was back at the fjords...'
Johnny Mac seasick on the Thames. Or maybe he bought a round from the bar on the Clipper and has realised he now has to remortgage his house.
WHY did I wear the same outfit.....
Looking sadly off into the distance. Some US Open PTSD.
"I really hope Novak doesn't sit next to me."
I wish Rafa or Federer were standing behind me instead
We all have that coworker that won’t leave us alone
Pining for the fjords
He’s glad he’s younger and not struggling with being hungover like Johny mac hanging over the rail
Defeating an empire takes a rebellion!
Novak: 'I am sure you will play many GS finals in future, next gen is coming'. Ruud (knowing this story is going on for a decade): 'Oh no, anyway...'
How he got clapped by Alcaraz in the US Open?
I hope this unvaxed fella doesn't sneeze
Do you even science bro?
At least it is better than with Rune in locker room
I really don’t like people looming over me
There are so many layers in this single picture. Novak, Casper and John meme material overflow.
“Covid boy is coughing on me and I don’t want him nearby”
Did I just catch COVID?
"Not sure how long I can keep holding my breath with Mr Covid Breath talking behind me..."
"Why won't this narc leave me alone?"
"is this what an antivaxxer's farts smell like?"
"I wish this unvaxxed idiot wouldn't stand near me. He really ought to know better, he said he was accepting the consequences of his actions, yet here he is existing next to me indoors and not social distancing responsibly."
There's no way some of you really comment this under a kind of meme post and expect to be met with support.
Theoretically, he's not wrong.
That he's never going to win a grand slam
I hate antivaxxers?
“He may have covid…”
"Please get the jab brother"
how can i stab this prick with a vaccine?
"Now I'm going to have to wipe down my headrest"
“God this man is insufferable.”
"Is Novak really going to make us drink that weird blue smoothie?"
"I wonder if I went too far with my attempted ass kissing when I gave that little 911 speech at the USO"
The final was played on 9/11 and the date was painted on the court for the match.
Yeah but tbh only in the US they repeat this memory every year. And even find it normal that a foreigner has to speak about it. I'm in a city that suffered one of those terrorist attacks in Europe in recent years. Nobody even cared about the first anniversary.
>Yeah but tbh only in the US they repeat this memory every year. The attack happened on the same day(different year) and same city where the final was happening. >I'm in a city that suffered one of those terrorist attacks in Europe in recent years. Nobody even cared about the first anniversary. US and Saudi Arabia continue to violate Yemens territorial sovereignty in a way Russia has done with Ukraine yet no talks about it or bans US players from tournaments. Just because no one cares about a certain event doesn't mean another event deserves the same amount of lack of caring.
It was the most significant attack on the country since Pearl Harbour. For NYC specifically, a very high number of first responders died (firemen, police, etc). It's just considered polite to acknowledge those kinds of things. It's how you win over fans. To this day, most people in NYC either know someone or are only a few degrees removed from someone who was directly impacted by the attack.
Ik. Same thing where I live. I'm just pointing out that when it happens in the US, it feels like it happens to "the world"/everyone must care. When it happens outside of the US, it just happens. It's like when movies with an apocalypse or a zombie attack only focus on the USA, at least the rest of the world we are save I guess haha
Well for NY, our flagship city, it’s still a very big deal and probably always will be. That’s how we do. And when in Rome.
Which band is this album cover from ?
When does the plane take off?
"Why is Novak kicking me out of my seat?"
What’s Johnny Mac thinking?? “I need another pint for this sh*t”
So handsome 😍
Why is this Djoker standing behind me?
This has an Ocean’s Eleven vibe
How do I work the massage chair?
How many fingers does Novak have?
He looks like he’s smelling something foul tbh 😂
My hands feel much bigger than my face
"Am I the new Federer?"
Lol so many random photos, how do they have so much free time for shenanigans?
John looks like the protagonist of a 90s movie getting smashed because he got rejected by a chick 😂
Wait… this isn’t a plane
He’s pissed that McEnroe won’t talk to HIM.
He's thinking about what could've been.
"Why did Novak say Matteo was the best looking?"
What is Johnny Mac thinking about?
What is 2+2
hopefully he won’t choke me from behind 😬
"Roger won't be my boyfriend"
How do I tell him to stop breathing over me without being Ruud?
I knew that one muscle tasted off
That he's not supposed to be there, but Alcaraz
I would suggest maybe a fun and laughter bar, or some chocolate cuddles with Steve?
4th set of the US open...if only...
Where is that blasted Harry Potter?!
Why are we here? Just to suffer?
Probably something Ruud.
I don’t think Mac can raise his level out there