Casper Ruud STUNS Novak Djokovic For Biggest Ever Win | Monte Carlo 2024 Semi-Final Highlights
A first win over a Top 3 opponent!
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From 4-4 to match point? where are the highlights that decided the match to get Ruud to match point? Seriously Tennis TV?
They've got to do better really
Yeah they really skimmed through the tension. Big shame.
Terrible
yes stupid nonsense video cut from tennis tv, I was looking for the same, what got Ruud to the win?!!
we should all click dislike button
this is a huge W for one of the nicest and most humble guys on tour. hope he brings it home tomorrow 🙏
novak lost bro.
😂😂😂 that's a good one@@h4rder10
@@h4rder10Good one 😂
He will win 🏆 🙏 🙌 💪
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Casper is one of the most endearing players of all time. He finally gets the sense of achievement he has long deserved.
His play is so boring
@@EduardoMusica80 It's not an exhibition match. If you want to win these big matches against the best players, you have to play smart.
Not more boring than djoki's
@@EduardoMusica80No its not. He's an exciting player. They're all exciting players..
He knows that taste of victory, he won Geneva on clay, now its time to step up (a humble quiet nice guy, i saw him playing live there)
Players like Casper showing such a mental resolve against such giants of the game is pretty satisfying
Lol
It is literally the first time he's beaten a truly top player! And it's Novak at his worst since early 2018... Ruud was 0-5 against him, 0-2 against Sinner, 0-3 vs Medvedev, 0-2 against Rafa, 0-4 against Carlos.
Ruud had only benefited from Djoko's unforced errors and his poor form.
What I like about Casper is that he is never rude! He is the quite the gentlemen and he's been playing reaslly well this week. As for Novak, yes he lost, but he seems to be recovering his form. Interesting to see how he does in the rest of clay court season and Roland Garros.
I saw what you did. ;)
Lool. Nice pun
Scandinavian people are calm And cold
Casper is never rude, but Novak is often joking
he will never win Roland Garros there are too many sets he no longer wins any trophies this year he is tired he is old... He may win a trophy if there are none of these playerd in a tournament (Sinner, Ruud, Tsitsipas, Alcaraz). he Can beat the other players.
My favorite sentence: "A lot depends on how the match goes." 😂
I know right… it’s like no shit
Actually it's all I heard in the whole commentary game 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I heard that as well lol
Platon would be impressed as well.
Next they’ll be saying “Everything will come down to what changes throughout the match”
Hey TennisTV, please STOP giving away the winner in the title or thumbnails going forward. Us tennis fans want to watch without SPOILERS!!!!!!
Yeah, us want watch!
Agreed! So unnecessary
Totally agree. Premier League Football Highlights please take note too!
Agreed
Thank you for your commentar. So i watch the resumee on another Channel 😂
Wanted to see that 4-4 40-30 point in the 3rd set 😢 Ruud defense was amazing
This is the make or break point for me and Ruud gave Novak a taste of his own medicine when he failed to put it away
@@realDesmondMiles That point is in the video where they put both matches :)
Caspers backhand has improved this year. The depth on that shot won him this match. Had Novak backing up way more than usual. It wasn't Novak getting old or not playing well. Casper just played better today. Him and Stefanos like the extra time on this surface.
No rolling on the ground or screaming, immediately takes off his cap and heads for the hand shake, all outta respect for Novak, pure class
Ruud acts the same against other players so I don't think it's about Djokovic but he is classy I agree
Haha, to be fair though, tennis players are basically constantly in pain physically and mentally so that happens after big matches
A true gent.
What’s wrong with being exited after a W
@@Innerlight320dramaqueen like rune 😂
ruud backhand is something else this time round
His backhand has been improving
One- AND two-handed backhands. Impressive.
I can't recall Djokovic double faulting at matchpoint down, so many mistakes today. Djokovic is still struggling to regain his top form, but he is slowly improving. Good to see he went to the semis for the first time in 9 years which is a crazy stat for him I'm sure. My guess is he will be in GS winning shape when RG starts.
He double faulted two times at match points in Roland Garros finals: 2012 and 2014.
@@saidmiranda1989 His ego won't let the other player win the last point, fair and square. His attitude is, I don't care.
Djoker weakest era champ Enjoying weak players
This is the worst start to a year that Nole has ever had. He is definitely losing the number one ranking in the next three months.
@@susanjones4980 Yup. And both were against Rafa. He was lost.
And now I want Ruud wins the final. I hope he wins, because he deserves it. Great match.
Ruud for the win tmr
I am super happy for him he really needs that victory and hope winning the final ❤️
One of the underrated players right now, Ruud finally, had his one shining moment, but I just hope more to come! Djoko is not anymore as fast as he like before. Lets give him another 2 or 3 tournaments to play to know if father time already catch up with the GOAT. As the saying goes, quit while you're still ahead. 😂❤
Hope Ruud wins it tomorrow. He deserves it. Been to multiple French open finals and came up short. This could be his breakthrough year for his best surface.
Downvote the spoiler title. Ridiculous
Not a spoiler…they didn’t add that the match was won on a double fault
@@jimmoselhy9139 That's your dumb argument? The title gives away the result. Period.
Ruudiculus
100% why tell us the result, I almost didn't watch because of that?
Absolutely correct
Would be funny if Ruud ended up winning since you guys snubbed him from all highlight videos Clearly someone who makes these videos doesn't like Ruud
Very happy for Ruud. Have been watching him be a stalwart on clay courts especially. His record shows that in the last 4 years now, he has the beat winning record on clay. He totally deserves to be in th final at Monte Carlo. Cannot pick a winner however.
GET OUT OF HERE YOU BOT.
Ditto sore loser! 😢😅
I can. Sinner
Ruud is my favourite player, hope he finally get a W in the final. Go Ruud!
Even Ruud was in disbelief that he has finally defeated Nole. his backhand has really improved. Very well deserved and kept his nerve after being broken in the 8th game of final set. I am glad that Nole was striking the ball really well and glimpses of prime Nole were visible. However, his serve in the whole tournament proved to be quite vulnerable which very unlike Nole as its always been pretty consistent and fires at key moments.
Don't forget he double faulted on match points against Nadal in 2 separate RG finals...
He was praying for double and he got it 😅
Yea...not really the best time to sack the best server of all time as your coach, eh....
His 2nd serve always gets a little dicey on crucial occasions.
@@fishygill haha well that's just ironic, he called it quits with one of the best servers of all time and end up losing semi finals of a masters 1000 on a double fault.
Djokovic can no longer beat top players, its very evident. 2023 really took a lot from him, both physically and mentally. I know his fans will back him up for slams claiming he has to peak there, but guy won't get any younger at this point.
I still think he has a good chance at slams, he has that game in him but undoubtedly he's declining which is normal at his age. Though until I see him consistently losing in slams I can't write him off as a potential winner.
@@GatsuKS For sure he can go very far, because he's still seeded number 1 and doesn't face good players till semifinal. However, if potentially he has to play Medvedev, Sinner, Alcaraz all in one tournament, he won't be able to win.
Monte Carlo has usually been a slow start to clay for Nole so I see this as a positive sign. Plus, clay players are really tough this season because of Olympic games on clay
Just watch and see few more gs. For sure.
Sad Djokovic didn't take this opportunity to get his triple golden masters. That would be an unimaginable achievement to add to his many. Congrats to Ruud.
Well played Ruud,I'm super happy for you❤
Huge congratulations to Casper Ruud for conquering Novak Djokovic first time in an official clash. It was really a remarkable performance which was explicitly delivered by Norwegian tennis player. Particularly, making the forehand strikes like a missile. He commonly intimidates his powerful and resilient rivals with his mobility and presence. When I saw in some portions, Ruud had appaling and gruesome forehand hits against Djokovic. It startles each competitor with his action.
I'm the Djokers biggest fan, he is my inspiration, but my prediction: Djokovic is not winning any more slams. The USO'24 or AO'25 will be his last tournament. Yes, he was dominating just 4-5 months ago, but something has seriously shifted/changed.
Age finally caught up with him? I wouldn't write him off yet, though. I feel like he still has a couple of grand slam finals in him.
lol no way he retiring in less than a year.. he still has another 2 years of competing at least don't get it twisted lol
Age catches up with even the greatest. It caught up with Fed, Nadal, Serena, Steffi, Mayweather Jr, Muhammed Ali, Tom Brady, Usain Bolt, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Jordan, Fedor Emelianenko…it’s started for Djokovic and it’s just a matter of time for Jon Jones.
This comment makes sense. Last year was amazing, better than expected, but I also think the end of his domination is near and he will do as he said last year - retire when he starts losing regularly. It’s been quite regular this year, his worst season start in ages. If he can win one more GS, it could be Wimbledon. If Alcaraz and Sinner will be more worn out from the clay season than him, he can have a chance at Wimby.
his body may say no more!
What I like about this win is that Casper beat a perfectly healthy Novak and good Luke to Casper in the final
Man look at the body language of Ruud. By looking at it, he gave so much respect to Novak- did not celebrate a double fault on a match point. Such a classy guy
Casper you beauty, played very well but Novak at this age in semifinal is a great milestone🙏. Good luck for Final Mr. Rudd 👍❤👏
Please don't give away the result in the title. Thanks so much for posting this amazing match!!
Clay Court Casper strikes again!
As a Novak fan, I'm not disappointed with this loss. Firstly Casper played extremely well in the third set and hit some unbelievable winners. His forehand was absolutely on fire today. He was serving really well and his BH too was solid from the beginning. And he's such a humble guy didn't even celebrate until Djokovic was off the court. Djokovic was way too agressive from the start and he was looking to hit winners literally every ball that came to him. If I'm not wrong Djokovic missed some 20-22 shots(BH & FH) or even more while trying to go for a winner down the line and many on the cross court too. That's where lost the match. Eventually as Novak will play more matches on clay the number of these kind of UF errors will come down and Novak will find the line more often. Overall nole played decent but nowhere near his best. Monte Carlo isn't a tournament where he goes till the semis but this year he has played well here. Physically struggling a bit but he should be fine. Now interesting to see whether Novak plays Madrid or directly at the Rome. Roland garros and Olympics is his main goal as of now and he should not be worried about this loss. Last year he hardly won only 4 matches(on clay) in total before the French open and still won it comfortably. Atleast this year he'll have more wins if he plays both Madrid and Rome and RG will be the right time to peak
Andy Murray walked around the court like an old man even when he was 21. Novak walked around the court with the swagger of a king who owned it. Today Djoko walked around the court like Andy Murray. Time is one opponent we can never beat.
I came here to read excuses and the usual explanations like this was not important, he only cares about slams and olympics. Congrats to Ruud, well done.
if djokovic were to win this tournament, he’d be able to say he has every masters (and big title) thrice. tons of people were hyping it up. anyone saying this “actually doesn’t matter” because he lost is on some major copium
@@rhocloudsMajor copium is trailing in every important achievement and claiming grace points,not over someone loosing a masters tournament that he has done it 40 times.
Never fails!
i am a die hard fan of novak but believe me he will loose in semi final or quarter final at French open. the way he is breathing and getting tired like a 80 years old. age is NOT just a number.
Naaah. He was the same in 23 around april. You do not follow tennis, I don't know ehy you even comment with such confidence!
@@user-iy8tp7vw3x i accept in 22-23 he was breathing problem but than he changed his diet & lifestyle. But now even after that high quality diet & lifestyle he is not able to overcome that.
I like Ruud's look on Novak right after winning the match. It looks like Ruud wanted to see Novak's reaction to his unexpected victory before shaking his hand. I hope Ruud wins the final this time.
djokovic is man of smart people
I might be wrong, but I’ve got a feeling Novak has lost a little bit of desire and motivation.. only a little bit but something isn’t the same. He’s still amazing and one of the best but he’s 37 very soon and he’s won so much in his illustrious career.. part of me thinks he’s finding it harder to be motivated and stay focused and ruthless.. the GOAT is slowing down. Apart from that his racket speed is slower and backhand isn’t as lethal as 2011-15. Father Time marches on. I hope he wins something this year. Clay is a younger man’s game. He can use his experience on grass I believe.
Love that from Casper! I really hope he wins his first big title tomorrow, there’s not a nicer bloke on tour than him and it’s been coming for a while now. As for Novak, it’s not unusual for him to take some time to transition from hard to clay, and he’s already looked much better at MC this year than he did over the last years, he’ll peak in time for RG, I’m not too worried about him
Excuse me, what transition? He played two matches on hard court last month and then spent weeks training on clay. The truth is he is in bad form and low on confidence. It will take tremendous effort to bounce back and start beating the young guys again like he did in the last few years. Maybe he can do it, maybe not. The age is starting to show, I wouldn’t bet on him to win RG.
Novak has literally played 2 hard court matches in about 2 months.
@@patrikmarflak6559 Casper Ruud is merely 25 years old, he's at his physical peak. What the hell is this "the age is starting to show". Don't be like those delusional Federer fans who think players are old aged 25-26. That's not the case, Casper Ruud is physically at his best age to compete.
@@jameswalker6864 I was talking about Djokovic.
@@patrikmarflak6559Novak was in Miami despite not playing when the tournament happened and only stated to train on clay after. Also, actual match play and training are different, you can train on clay all you want the first actual competitive matches are going to be different. He’ll be ready for the French in time if he’s physically fit, he just needs matches
Ruud's problem is that when he's pressured he doesn't push enough (especially with the backhand, where he tends to slice more), otherwise he's a great player, I hope this win gives him enough confidence to win tournaments other than ATP250s
Love Casper so humble and Handsome ❤👏👏👏
So happy one of the nicest atp players defeated one with the baddest demeanors inside the court hope ruud will raised the Monte Carlo trophy after the finals
Great performance by Casper! Yes, this Novak may not be in the best shape, but Casper's performance was definitely worthy of being a finalist! Your first win over the World No. 1 and your first Clay Masters final is a great achievement for you! You are one step away from the big title! We wish you the best of luck!
Will Ruud get it done this time?
if he plays like this he is unstoppable
Tsitsipas is definitely the favorite. More proven champ and played tougher competition
@@SJ-di5zu lmao really ? Ruud has 2 clay grand slam finals
@@SJ-di5zu ruud played 3 grand slams finals more than stefanos against the best of tennis players
The man needs a break and win a big tournament now.
I can never be mad when Ruud wins. He's very kind and respectful. Novak seemed off the last 2 matches. Hope he can regain confidence for Roland Garros.
The problem is we’re so used to Novak being dominant, so if he loses a few times it looks like the end of the world. Now at some point soon it may well be. But hard to tell right now. Let’s see what happens after the French and Wimbledon. If, say, he were to fail to reach at least the semis in both then we could say that’s probably the end of the road.
@kevinmcfarlane2752 no disrespect to Novak I love his game.
Nole doesn’t need to be grinding it out on clay at this point in his career. All those 25 year old players just waiting to wear him out!
Finally Ruud wins!!! I wish he wins his first masters title!!! Boost of ranking and confidence!!
Nole has now lost to Ruud, De Minaur, and Nardi this year. The cracks are starting to appear. Prior to 2024, he had never lost to Ruud or De Minaur. Nole is slowing down and the young guys have more belief that he is beatable. He's 36 years old so this was expected eventually. Nole can still contend at Wimbledon and USO but he's no longer the clear favorite. Sinner has beaten him 3 of the last 4 times also.
That's life. But what a life❤
And of course lost SF in AO. I think this year maybe he will not get year end no.1
That's literally what he says in his reaction.
@Slickk_007 I think he knows - challenge the young is impossible but he can play until he wants but incriminating himself will be the end ... He is legend no question - the #1 the best of the best in the history
@Slickk_007 you are 100% right- I wish him the best but is harder and harder to get the trophy. Everyone who beats him is like to become a celebrity - I don’t like it. I hope he will charge his battery and win RG or Wimbledon and finish the season as a #1 After the last interview, I know he was disappointed and for sure wanted to show soon who is the master.
Terrible video editing!!! You completely skipped over the final climactic 2 games. 4-4 to 6-4???
then try watching the whole game set and match..!!!
Hooray for the nicest and classiest guy in tennis!
Spoiler title ruins everything. Congrats to Ruud for a great win!
Biggest win of his career?? he's won two RG Semifinals!
A US Open semi final as well.
Biggest scalp ;)
Ruuuuuuuuud ❤ great to see!!!!!
thanks for spoiling the result
Congratulations Casper ! Well done young man, well done. I love it !
Ruud is such a nice guy. He respects to Novak by not celebrating too much.
Bravo, Ruud! Fantastic play. He was able to keep his shots very deep and gave Novak few chances to capitalize on shorter shots.
That was an impressive win for Ruud...well done and good luck in the final
I just love Casper so much ❤
Another click-bait and inaccurate title. The only 'stun" occurred in the second set and Ruud was the victim. The rest of the match was close and it would have been better not to reveal the outcome in the video title.
It's too bad Djokovic is starting to wear out right around when Alcaraz and Sinner are accelerating upward. Would have been fun to have a few years of the three of them batting each other around. I think last year was the last great year for Djokovic. His ball striking and movement were simply unparalleled in his career last year. You can still see flashes of it now, but there is an inconsistency now that is not characteristic of him. I think the fact that he knows he's not as steady as he once was is starting to undermine his confidence. That all said, Djokovic has really grown into being a champion. I've never been much of a Djokovic fan, but over the last 2 years or so I've developed a newfound respect for him.
Novak is 16 and 14 years older than these guys, respectively. What you do expect - he's not their rival! 😀 Time comes for everyone.
I hope and wish u win the final. U deserve it Casper. LETS GOOOO!!!!
YEEEEEEES! So well deserved. Really hope Casper can take huge confidence from this and go all the way. He can beat Tsitsipas. He's just gotta hold it together for one more match. Btw Ruud's backhand down the line is badass. Why's he always going cross court😂?
Well done Ruud.
Casper playing with the cap 🧢 is deadly
Capser Rudd.
@@howiespancakeshack😂 Clever
Why is the camera so far away? Players look incredibly small and the ball is barely visible
Humble in the biggest win of his career. ❤❤
Super happy for Casper!❤
Ruud is the David Ferrer of this era. I watched this match and the final and in the tight matches he is always the one that make the errors at the most critical time in the match. You always get the feeling that he will play conservatively and tense up, and making the error. He has a nice game but there is no particular strength in his game that really stand out.
Ruud is favorite for the title tomorrow. The clay is his garden. He takes over the role of Nadal. Lift, security, velocity, combativeness and endurance, he is the clay player par excellence with this touch of modernity and tactical sense which will make him the big favorite of the season on clay until Roland this year. Sinner and Alcaraz left a lot of energy in the United States. Ruud is fresher and prepared for the red earth. Ruud est favori pour le titre demain. La terre battue est son jardin. Il reprend le rôle de Nadal. Lift, sécurité, vélocité, combativité et endurance, c'est le joueur de terre par excellence avec cette touche de modernité et de sens tactique qui fera de lui le grand favori de la saison sur terre jusqu'à Roland cette année. Sinner et Alcaraz ont laissé beaucoup d'énergie au Etats-Unis. Ruud lui est plus frais et préparé pour la terre rouge.
I BELIEVED IN YOU RUUD
will u believe again tomorrow? or did u do it just to derail novak?
@@h4rder10 pfft. I’ve been believing in him for years
5:09 that textbook Djoker down the line backhand is something else...
Some Greatest player of all time. Someone please teach him how to hit an overhead.
Casper Ruud--you just made my day, maybe my week!! Good luck for the final.✌🍀🌻....
Casper's game for sure has risen to another level.
Why did he look apologetic for beating him lol.
He's a gentleman.
the thing about girls is they cant hide their feeling for somebody ...
Cos he is not idiot like Shelton
@@ja-kl8rg So Shelton is supposed to be apologetic? Or anyone else? Goh!
Ruud has been playing great all week and good to see him finally win a match against Djokovic after losing the first 5 matches.
1:27 - Djokovic's struggles at the net continue.
And they still say, “Strange to see him do that.” I mean, smashes have been the hole of Novak’s career.
@@saidmiranda1989 seems like he didn't practice them enough when he was a kid and now the muscle memory is too strong. however, I've seen and also had it confirmed by some good tennis analyst that Djokovic' main problem at smashing is his positioning, not the smash itself. the positioning is subpar and then the smash will follow in its ways.
@@saidmiranda1989You'd think with it being such a weakness they'd be lobbing it up there for him to try to smash it every other point.
@@badmanskill1112 no, obviously not. he still makes the shot 9/10 times and if he does make it then its very unlikely to be returned. what a dumb comment lol
@@badmanskill1112 he still wins the vast majority of the time when he gets a smash. its just that its less then other players.
STOP WITH YOUR SPOILER TITLES
Djokovic, Federer, Nadal... I'm looking forward to seeing these legends in the Tennis Hall of Fame... 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍
From the spoiler title to the choice of highlight. I don’t even think it will bring more views.. I can’t think of any other sport that will tell you the winner in highlight video titles. you need to do better Tennis TV
Agreed. I think it is a poor business decision.
I like Casper but I was pulling for Novak. However, I’ll be rooting for Casper in the final. Congratulations to Ruud!
From 4-4 to second serve of match point ?
Ruud seems very Well educated, respectful with refs and opponents.
norwegian!
I think Ruud has a contract with the ATP where they classify Monte Carlo as a 250 for just himself
😂😂 I hope he wins it man he really deserves to win it
@@nurdinvsm953 Yes 3 times GS finalist should at least have a big title.
What a number 1 is Nole, Smashing the net as usually
Both number 1 and 2 seeds lost in the SFs to the underdogs. Kudos to Ruud for staying in the match after the second set. Djokovic is still trying to discover his best this year. Ruud on the ascendancy! Clay is shaping up to be very exciting.
Well Sinner was robbed and defeated by the umpire... Easy like that. With the hawk eye up and running, the finalist was at 100% Sinner, not tsitsipas
@@usermatisse Agree.
@@usermatisse at the end is better like that sinner is kinda injured dont know how bad it is but its risky to play but he was robbed af
@@tircek1233 it was just a cramp, nothing serious
the other match is the judge ignore double fault and handle victory to stefanos when Jannik was winning , the monaco mafia fixed everything
I was expecting a Djokovic - Sinner final, so their defeats spoiled my enjoyment of the final. But since Tsitsipas is not my favorite player, I would like Ruud to win the tournament.
Ocekivao sam Tsitsipasa, i znao ds sve zavisi od Noletove fizicke spreme.
Stuns is a big word. After all, Novak is going thru the crisis while Ruud is a clay specialist. So is Tsitsipas. It will be an interesting final to watch.
Well deserved Casper. Humble nice guy
Casper Ruud: Nobody defeats Casper Ruud 12 straight times ! Allez Casper!
At such a height, the little yellow ball can't be seen.
Right
@@rashedamin9631 Or the ball should be black, I don't know. But come on, admit these highlights are painful to watch in such bad filming conditions.
I was watching the match on TennisChannel but couldn't see the ball for the 1st two sets of the match since it was so bright on the court. It was only when the shadows came in during the 3rd set that I could finally see the ball. They need to find a solution to the glare issues.
@@shivasuresh5957 Oh gosh, poor you! Didn't you catch headache during the first two sets? I can't believe the local broadcaster is so amateurish.
Fun fact, before this meeting Ruud has never won a single set against Djokovic, I’m genuinely surprised! I hope he can clinch the title
Go Casper! The match of the day! Good luck frying Stef tomorrow!
Not a double fault, my heartbreak for Nole to saving another match point
More like Djokovic stuns himself. Taking nothing away from Casper, he played a perfect match. Djokovic is not done, if anything, this will help him focus more. Djokovic seems to be missing something, I hope he can find it and we get to see him being his usual self.
The 4 : 1 lead that Casper had , AND SERVING, turned into 6 : 4 first set win following the second set loss, which reminded me of Novak's match against Nadal in Rome final ten years ago when Djokovic won in three sets after a strong comeback. Of course the 11 - 12 yrs. age difference between them had a role, but even the most stubborn Nole haters would have hard time proving Djokovic was absolutely destroyed in today's match. It makes me feel confident the thought that Djokovic will remain competitive this season knowing that he did better in this tournament than Alcaraz, Nadal, Medvedev and Sinner, who was supposed to win the tournament. Not that it really matters, but it will be a couple of months before somebody takes Nole from the no.1 spot.I do not know if Novak will win another Major title, but so far I do not see a steep drop off the cliff type of disaster in his form before many retired, including but not limited to Lleyton Hewitt and Andre Agassi.
Never change coach when things are not going well. That’s when they are the most important
So one should change coaches when it's going super well? Or that one should never change coaches? They say that "don't change a winning game but *do* change a loosing one".
I have only one thing to say: Way to go Casper🎉🎉🎉😊