Casper Ruud hosts cousin Oscar in Madrid after grandma Liv continues 10th birthday tradition

When Casper Ruud gained the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, it was a full-circle second for the Norwegian.

While it marked a long-awaited ATP Masters 1000 title, Ruud’s victory in the end introduced him again 16 years to his first Caja Mágica go to. That expertise was made attainable by a really particular 10th birthday present from his grandmother Liv, as Ruud would share following his final-round win over Jack Draper final May.

“I said I wanted to watch tennis, and Madrid was a good option. I have relatives who lived in Madrid, so we stayed with them and came for two days to watch the tennis,” he recalled.

“I remember I got Novak’s autograph, and I watched Rafa, Roger and Soderling. I also saw Tommy Haas practicing. I loved every minute watching the players play, with my grandmother. She has a photo of me and you can see the excitement on my face. It’s incredible, it’s a dream come true to have this trophy here.”