Ruud stops Zeppieri to roll into French Open third round

PARIS, June 1 (BNA): Last season’s runner-up Casper Ruud adjusted his approach at the French Open before the fourth seed emerged steel to outlast Italian qualifier Giulio Zipiri 6-3 6-2 4-6 7-5 and move into the third round on Thursday. .

The Norwegian added a touch of flair to Court Philippe Chatrier in smart blue striped shorts and barely hit his lines early on, pushing the inexperienced Zebery into a corner by upsetting him from the baseline, according to Reuters.

Ruud’s form has slipped on clay this year but the Estoril champion made quick work of the first set in the Parisian sun after getting a decisive break when Zeberi hit a long forehand.

The world number four raced into the next set to double his advantage as left-handed Zeberi sprayed errors in a nervous display before regaining his composure to Laird Rudd.

Ruud’s impressive court coverage ensured a break to lead 3-2 in the fourth set but Zeberi bounced back to level at 5-5 with a fiery inside-out win, only for Ruud to promptly surrender his serve and allow Ruud to finish off the win.

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