Casper Ruud, the three-time Grand Slam tournament finalist, took a nontraditional approach to getting ready for Wimbledon, which is widely considered the most prestigious tournament in tennis.
It included attending more concerts featuring his favorite singer, the Weeknd, than playing actual tennis matches on grass.
Unsurprisingly, Liam Broady, a 29-year-old journeyman from Britain who is ranked 142nd in the world, knocked Ruud out in the second round on Thursday.
Ruud, ranked No.
Everyone from Rod Laver to Martina Navratilova has said they came to Wimbledon to connect with the roots of the sport.
Persons:
Casper Ruud, Liam Broady, Ruud, ” Ruud, Broady, Rod Laver, Martina Navratilova
Organizations:
Wimbledon
Locations:
Britain