![Casper Ruud of Norway hits a shot during his French Open men's third round match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at Roland Garros in Paris on May 31, 2019. Federer defeated Ruud Casper Ruud of Norway hits a shot during his French Open men's third round match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at Roland Garros in Paris on May 31, 2019. Federer defeated Ruud](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W009P3/casper-ruud-of-norway-hits-a-shot-during-his-french-open-mens-third-round-match-against-roger-federer-of-switzerland-at-roland-garros-in-paris-on-may-31-2019-federer-defeated-ruud-6-3-6-1-7-6-8-to-advance-to-the-fourth-round-photo-by-david-silpaupi-W009P3.jpg)
Casper Ruud of Norway hits a shot during his French Open men's third round match against Roger Federer of Switzerland at Roland Garros in Paris on May 31, 2019. Federer defeated Ruud
![This was very giving": Casper Ruud's front-row seat to Federer's farewell and Nadal's touching tears This was very giving": Casper Ruud's front-row seat to Federer's farewell and Nadal's touching tears](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_1920/v1664445868/tenniscom-prd/gilj0ox8rsnnvyzqvi87.jpg)
This was very giving": Casper Ruud's front-row seat to Federer's farewell and Nadal's touching tears
![Roger Federer trifft an den French Open auf Casper Ruud, dabei spielte Federer schon am gleichen Turnier wie Caspers Vater. Roger Federer trifft an den French Open auf Casper Ruud, dabei spielte Federer schon am gleichen Turnier wie Caspers Vater.](https://sportal.s3.amazonaws.com/media/2019/05/Collage_RG19_Federer_Ruud_2019_1999.png)
Roger Federer trifft an den French Open auf Casper Ruud, dabei spielte Federer schon am gleichen Turnier wie Caspers Vater.
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Roger Federer produces French Open masterclass to beat Casper Ruud at Roland Garros | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk
![Darren Rovell on X: "In 1999, Roger Federer was in the main draw at the French Open with Christian Ruud. Today, Federer is playing his son Casper. https://t.co/bNxWIdICdA" / X Darren Rovell on X: "In 1999, Roger Federer was in the main draw at the French Open with Christian Ruud. Today, Federer is playing his son Casper. https://t.co/bNxWIdICdA" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D753Sj9WkAcjZQR.jpg:large)
Darren Rovell on X: "In 1999, Roger Federer was in the main draw at the French Open with Christian Ruud. Today, Federer is playing his son Casper. https://t.co/bNxWIdICdA" / X
![PARIS, FRANKREICH - 31. MAI: Roger Federer aus der Schweiz im Einsatz gegen Casper Ruud aus Norwegen (nicht gesehen) während ihres dritten Spielrunde beim French Open Tennisturnier im Roland Garros Stadion in PARIS, FRANKREICH - 31. MAI: Roger Federer aus der Schweiz im Einsatz gegen Casper Ruud aus Norwegen (nicht gesehen) während ihres dritten Spielrunde beim French Open Tennisturnier im Roland Garros Stadion in](https://c8.alamy.com/compde/2dej2ng/paris-frankreich-31-mai-roger-federer-aus-der-schweiz-im-einsatz-gegen-casper-ruud-aus-norwegen-nicht-gesehen-wahrend-ihres-dritten-spielrunde-beim-french-open-tennisturnier-im-roland-garros-stadion-in-paris-frankreich-am-31-mai-2019foto-von-christian-liewigabacapresscom-2dej2ng.jpg)
PARIS, FRANKREICH - 31. MAI: Roger Federer aus der Schweiz im Einsatz gegen Casper Ruud aus Norwegen (nicht gesehen) während ihres dritten Spielrunde beim French Open Tennisturnier im Roland Garros Stadion in
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We all miss Roger Federer on tour" - Casper Ruud recalls facing Roger Federer for the first time at the French Open
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With Roger Federer watching in Boston, Casper Ruud outclasses Reilly Opelka to launch 2021 Laver Cup
![Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 on X: "How's this for longevity? When Federer played his 1st Grand Slam match in 1999, Christian Ruud was in the French Open draw with him. 20 Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 on X: "How's this for longevity? When Federer played his 1st Grand Slam match in 1999, Christian Ruud was in the French Open draw with him. 20](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7vvT-eXoAAALMx.png)
Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 on X: "How's this for longevity? When Federer played his 1st Grand Slam match in 1999, Christian Ruud was in the French Open draw with him. 20
![Roger Federer trifft an den French Open auf Casper Ruud, dabei spielte Federer schon am gleichen Turnier wie Caspers Vater. Roger Federer trifft an den French Open auf Casper Ruud, dabei spielte Federer schon am gleichen Turnier wie Caspers Vater.](https://sportal.s3.amazonaws.com/media/2019/05/wCGDA5151-e1559237004770.jpg)
Roger Federer trifft an den French Open auf Casper Ruud, dabei spielte Federer schon am gleichen Turnier wie Caspers Vater.
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