Ruud helps Norway beat US at 2020 ATP Cup
Casper Ruud defeated John Isner 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 to help Norway upset the United States on the first day of the 2020 ATP Cup.
Ruud saved two match points in the second set and weathered 33 aces from Isner.
Taylor Fritz thrashed Viktor Durasovic 6-2, 6-2 in the opening match in Perth.
Ruud then backed up in the decisive doubles alongside Durasovic to down Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek 4-6, 6-3, 10-5.
Casper Ruud defeated John Isner 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 to help Norway upset the United States on the first day of the 2020 ATP Cup.
Ruud saved two match points in the second set and weathered 33 aces from Isner.
Taylor Fritz thrashed Viktor Durasovic 6-2, 6-2 in the opening match in Perth.
Ruud then backed up in the decisive doubles alongside Durasovic to down Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek 4-6, 6-3, 10-5.