'I'm gonna play for the biggest title of my career' - Casper Ruud opens up ahead of Barcelona Open Final 2024

Tennis legend Casper Ruud is all set to face  Stefanos Tsitsipas during the 2024 Barcelona Open final, which is slated to take place on April 21. Notably, Casper Ruud beat T Etcheverry by 7-6, 6-4 on Saturday to get a place in the final game, which is slated to take place on Sunday. On the other hand, Stefanos defeated Dusan Lajovic by 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.

However, Tsitsipas is looking for his second title, as he went on to beat Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 to win the Monte Carlo Masters last week. Intrestingly, both players are again set to meet in the marquee event after Ruud defeated Tomas in the semi-final clash.

Meanwhile, Casper Ruud has recently opened up about his expectations ahead of the final game. The 25-year-old player revealed that he had an amazing last two weeks, which helped him perform at the epitome of his level. In addition, the Norwegian-born player feels that he is set to play the biggest match of his career. The legendary player also talks about his win over Tomas in the semi-final game and how much confidence he gains against such a tough opponent.

Those three finals losses this year have been making me hungrier: Casper Ruud

"It's been fantastic, two weeks has been really good, two finals in a row and it's gonna be special tomorrow, I'm gonna play for the biggest title of my career. It was a difficult match, level-wise maybe it was my best match here in Barcelona, a very tough opponent, Tomas is playing fantastic tennis. I was a bit lucky in the first set... but that's what you need sometimes, a bit of luck," Casper Ruud told Teledeporte.

“Those three finals losses this year have been making me hungrier. I’m going to dream about (clinching the title) tonight. Last week I put a bit too much pressure on myself. I play my best when I’m cool and don’t think too much about it out there. That’s what I did today,” he added further.