Tennis - February 24, 2017

18-Year-Old Casper Ruud into First ATP Quarterfinal at Rio Open

After earning his first pro match win at the ATP 500 Rio Open earlier this week, 18-year-old Casper Ruud (EZONE DR 100, POLYTOUR SPIN 125/POLYTOUR PRO 125, POWER CUSHION ECLIPSION) of Norway is into his first ATP quarterfinal. The #NextGenATP star defeated Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain in the tournament’s second round on February 23^rd to make it to the round of 8.

The feisty 18-year-old dropped a very close opening set but turned the match around in the second. Casper landed 10 huge aces via his EZONE DR en route to his 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3) win. With this victory, the Norwegian young gun is expected to rise to a career-best ranking of World No. 168.

Casper has been competing equipped head-to-toe in Yonex. The #NextGenATP star is able to play to his best on the court thanks to the technology utilized in Yonex apparel and t ennis shoes.

He is set to meet local player Thiago Monteiro in the quarterfinal.