Ruud Withdraws From Wimbledon Due to Knee Injury
- 16 in the world, has withdrawn from Wimbledon, his management announced Saturday.
- Ruud suffered a surprising second-round defeat at the French Open against Portugal's Nuno Borges.
- While Ruud is back on the court in training, his manager, Tina Falster, told NTB that best-of-five set matches are "unfortunately a bit too soon" for his recovery....
Casper Ruud’s Wimbledon dreams are over. The Norwegian tennis star, currently No. 16 in the world, announced his withdrawal from the prestigious tournament due to an ongoing knee injury. Ruud,a two-time French Open finalist,hasn’t played since an early exit at Roland Garros. This forces him to miss Wimbledon, a grass-court event, and also the Mallorca event.
His team confirmed that the knee injury won’t allow him to complete best-of-five set matches. Ruud hopes to return at the Swiss Open in Gstaad on July 14. The withdrawal from Wimbledon,set to begin June 30,impacts this year’s field. this news from News directory 3 provides all the latest updates. Discover what’s next for Ruud’s career and the implications for the upcoming Swiss Open.
Casper Ruud’s Wimbledon Hopes Dashed by Knee Injury
Updated June 22, 2025
Casper Ruud, the Norwegian tennis player ranked No. 16 in the world, has withdrawn from Wimbledon, his management announced Saturday. The two-time French Open finalist continues to struggle with a knee injury that has sidelined him since his early exit at Roland Garros last month.
Ruud suffered a surprising second-round defeat at the French Open against Portugal’s Nuno Borges. The knee issue has prevented him from competing since, forcing his withdrawal from the grass-court event in Mallorca as well.
While Ruud is back on the court in training, his manager, Tina Falster, told NTB that best-of-five set matches are ”unfortunately a bit too soon” for his recovery. The focus now shifts to the Swiss Open in Gstaad, scheduled to begin July 14.
ruud’s best Wimbledon showing remains reaching the second round on three occasions. Wimbledon is set to commence June 30.
What’s next
Ruud will continue his rehabilitation with the goal of competing at the Swiss Open in Gstaad, hoping to regain his form on the men’s tour after recovering from his knee injury. His Wimbledon withdrawal impacts the tournament field, opening opportunities for other players.