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<\/p>\n Player Features
\n Ruud in a parental mood ahead of Alcaraz showdown: Diapers, FaceTime & more<\/p>\n
Former World No. 2 reflects on early days as a father<\/p>\n
March 10, 2026<\/p>\n
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Casper Ruud became a father for the first time in January.
\n By Andrew Eichenholz<\/p>\n
Casper Ruud<\/a> will take on World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> Wednesday at the BNP Paribas Open<\/a>. But regardless of the result, the Norwegian is already a winner.<\/p>\n Less than two months ago, Ruud and his wife, Maria, welcomed their first child, a daughter, to the world. Being present for the birth and the emotion of that moment remain firmly with Ruud despite being back on the ATP Tour.<\/p>\n \u201cThat was just a lifelong memory that I will probably remember forever,\u201d Ruud told ATPTour.com. \u201cI did change a few diapers in the beginning and it felt like I was really entering the first level of fatherhood and needing to learn a few different things. But we got there in the end.<\/p>\n \u201cIt took some time, but I would say, diaper change is something that gets to you and just being there was incredible, really.\u201d<\/p>\n Maria and their daughter have a different routine to Ruud, who is now on the other side of the world competing again. But the former No. 2 player in the PIF ATP Rankings makes sure to keep in touch with his newly grown family. <\/p>\n \u201cWe try to FaceTime as much as possible. You call home anyways, but now there’s also an extra reason to call home and when I miss them in the evenings, in the mornings, I try to call and see if I can see them both,\u201d Ruud said. \u201cBut it’s extra special to see her through the screen.”<\/p>\n You May Also Like: Alcaraz jokes he\u2019s \u2018playing Federer every round\u2019 after Indian Wells win<\/a><\/p>\n