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PHOTOS: Casper Ruud makes most of sun-day practice by soaking up Indian Wells weather

The Norwegian will aim to raise his sizzling 2024 record to 15-3 on Monday against Arthur Fils.

ByBaseline Staff

Published Mar 11, 2024

INTERVIEW: C. Ruud; Acapulco F

INDIAN WELLS, Calif.—Daylight savings time saw the clocks move forward an hour Sunday in the U.S.

At Indian Wells, it was quite the sun-day of added light with the weather gods delivering another gorgeous sky packing plenty of heat. For Casper Ruud, the conditions inspired the Norwegian to work on his tan for the bulk of practice with hitting partner Joachim Bjerke.

Ruud began his BNP Paribas Open campaign Saturday night with a straight-set win over Lukas Klein and returns to Stadium 3 Monday to face Arthur Fils. The former world No. 2 is coming off successive runner-up finishes in Los Cabos and Acapulco.

A gallery:

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There was no shortage of brightness during the midday hit.

There was no shortage of brightness during the midday hit.

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Setting up for his signature shot.

Setting up for his signature shot.

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Dad and coach Christian Ruud watches on.

Dad and coach Christian Ruud watches on. 

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The three-time major finalist has been one of the players to watch in 2024 after starting 14-3 (all but one on outdoor hard courts).

The three-time major finalist has been one of the players to watch in 2024 after starting 14-3 (all but one on outdoor hard courts).

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Hydration and shade, yes please.

Hydration and shade, yes please.

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Working on out-wide backhand returns.

Working on out-wide backhand returns.

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Serves and volleys were folded into the final 10 minutes or so of the session.

Serves and volleys were folded into the final 10 minutes or so of the session.

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A wave goodbye. Until next time!

A wave goodbye. Until next time!

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