Wimbledon star allergic to grass ‘plans to e-book live performance’ throughout event
Casper Ruud is hoping Canadian artist The Weeknd may also help him pull off one thing particular at Wimbledon this summer season because the Norwegian gears up for his return to SW19. The 24-year-old contender is trying to defy the chances when he rocks up in west London subsequent month as he appears to enhance his lacklustre singles report at Wimbledon, the place he’s but to get pleasure from a lot fortune.
Ruud has solely ever received one in all his 4 singles matches within the capital however has loved a greater time within the doubles having beforehand made the quarter-finals in 2021.
Nonetheless, if Ruud is to make this a summer season to recollect, he can even have to beat his allergy to grass which is tied in together with his allergy to pollen.
“I’m already itching in my eyes because I am actually allergic to grass,” Ruud said this week during an interview.
“I’m gonna have to start taking some allergy pills again. It was a late night at the golf course yesterday. I’m already feeling it this morning.”
Ruud has thrived in recent Grand Slams, however, despite his dismal record at Wimbledon. He has made three Major finals in the past 18 months.
He was defeated in back-to-back French Open finals by Rafael Nadal before also losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final in 2022.
The Norwegian has taken some time to rest and unwind before the upcoming tournament, by watching one of his favourite music artists: The Weekend.
He watched the Canadian live in Oslo and Stockholm and has also been partaking in other sports to keep his mind active and occupied ahead of this summer’s Grand Slam.
Ruud has played golf and also partook in skeet shooting before the serious work begins in SW19.
The Scandinavian even jokingly hopes he will get the chance to catch a third concert from The Weeknd – provided he delivers the goods.
“The thing is, he has two shows in the first weekend of Wimbledon. So, my motivation to do well is actually quite high, so I can catch a third show,” Ruud joked.
“People in all probability suppose that I don’t take it very significantly, however I truly do. I do need to do nicely. It’s simply, you kinda should prioritise a bit right here and there with the scheduling.”
Ruud is hoping he can translate his positive kind on the clay and onerous courts to grass – a problem he has struggled to execute in years passed by.
“I believe you’ll want to transfer nicely. I believe it’s tough actions,” Ruud admitted as he acknowledged his struggles on grass.
“You simply should watch out with the way you step, and you may slip and possibly do one thing, so that you don’t need to try this. So, you’re a bit further cautious.”
He is because of face Dominic Thiem in an exhibition on July 1 as he finalises his preparations for the event.