Casper Ruud, the 12th seed in the Australian Open 2026, has revealed that he will be leaving early if his wife Maria goes into labour during the tournament. The Norwegian player, who is heavily pregnant with their first child, a daughter, has been with his family for years and has travelled extensively with them. He has stated that there's more to life than just tennis, but he'll continue to play as long as Maria lets him.
Ruud played his first round match on Monday, beating Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-2 6-4. When asked about leaving early if his wife goes into labour, Ruud said, "I have to thank Maria for letting me go in the first place. I know she's at home resting, getting ready." However, he added that he'll be staying at the tournament as long as possible and will be there for his family.
Ruud has stated that he knows that if everything goes well, the next time he'll leave his house is with another person in tow - his wife Maria and their new baby girl. Ruud's father Christian, a former player, is also his coach, which means they have to make travel arrangements carefully.
Ruud played his first round match on Monday, beating Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-2 6-4. When asked about leaving early if his wife goes into labour, Ruud said, "I have to thank Maria for letting me go in the first place. I know she's at home resting, getting ready." However, he added that he'll be staying at the tournament as long as possible and will be there for his family.
Ruud has stated that he knows that if everything goes well, the next time he'll leave his house is with another person in tow - his wife Maria and their new baby girl. Ruud's father Christian, a former player, is also his coach, which means they have to make travel arrangements carefully.
. It's not an easy thing to do, especially since his coach is also his dad. I hope everything goes smoothly for him and Maria during the tournament, and that they get to enjoy every moment of this special time together 
. And who knows, maybe having a new baby on the way will give Casper some fresh inspiration for his tennis game? 
. As someone who values work-life balance, he's showing that there's more to tennis than just winning tournaments 
. It's also lovely to see him having Maria's support and understanding about leaving early if needed - that kind of partnership is really valuable in both life and sports 
. I'm curious to see how this will affect his game, but honestly, I think he'll still be a top player as long as he's happy and fulfilled 
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Casper Ruud has been playing the Australian Open while secretly planning for dad life 
! I mean, who can blame him? His wife Maria is carrying their little one and he's got to be there for her! 
. Plus, it's not like tennis is going anywhere (pun intended). I'm loving how supportive Christian is too - they're a real power couple on and off the court 
Maybe Maria's "going into labor" is just a cleverly timed excuse to make him look like a devoted husband and father? And what about his coach, Christian Ruud - are they not involved in planning any fake medical emergencies either? 
. and omg casper ruud's daughter name is gonna be a great tennis nickname - "ace" 
Casper Ruud seems like a pretty laid-back guy, but I'm sure it's not easy for him. his family has been with him through thick and thin, and he's already planning a life that involves his wife and little one by his side. it's great to see him prioritize what's truly important – love and family are way more valuable than tennis wins 
I'm sure his coach, Christian (who's also his dad 
), is keeping everything organized for them. But honestly, it's refreshing to see a player put family first 
... now let's hope Maria and the new baby girl make a speedy comeback 
And I have to say, having his father Christian as his coach is like having the ultimate travel buddy for all their tournaments... they can just chill and travel together as a family 
. Interesting how carefully they're planning this whole thing, though - no rush to be the first dad on tour 
. His wife Maria seems super understanding and supportive, that's awesome 
. Who knows when they'll make their next tournament appearance with a new addition to the team? Only time (and diapers) will tell 