Casper Ruud
🇳🇴 Norway | Age 27 | 1.83 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2015 | Coach: Christian Ruud
ATP rank
#25
Current setup
Yonex EZONE 98, Poly Tour Pro / Yonex Poly Tour Spin (hybrid), 24.5 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 8 Sep 2026Shoes
Yonex
Clothing
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String tension
24.5 kg / 54.0 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Ruud Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- Poly Tour Pro / Yonex Poly Tour Spin (hybrid) at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
14
Career W-L
322–172
Win rate
65.2%
Career high
#2
Prize money
$29.4M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q3 '17
Roland Garros
F '22 '23
Wimbledon
Q1 '18
US Open
F '22
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R4 | R4 | R1 | – |
| 2025 | R2 | R2 | – | R2 |
| 2024 | R3 | – | R2 | R4 |
| 2023 | R2 | F | R2 | R2 |
| 2022 | – | F | R2 | F |
| 2021 | R4 | R3 | R1 | R2 |
| 2020 | R1 | R3 | – | R3 |
| 2019 | Q1 | R3 | R1 | R1 |
| 2018 | R2 | R2 | Q1 | R1 |
| 2017 | Q3 | Q2 | – | Q2 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes YonexClothing Yonex❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Casper Ruud plays with the EZONE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Casper Ruud uses Yonex Poly Tour Pro / Yonex Poly Tour Spin (hybrid) — a hybrid setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Casper Ruud strings at 24.5 kg (54.0 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Casper Ruud wears Yonex on the ATP Tour.
Casper Ruud's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The EZONE 98 is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Yonex Poly Tour Pro / Yonex Poly Tour Spin (hybrid) or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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