Ruud likes professional players like rats running in wheel cages

The players on ATP Tour often spent 10-11 months long, with continuous weeks in different countries. Personal tournaments take place in the form of live categories, which means they do not have the opportunity to correct them at the tournament when losing. Therefore, many people have psychological problems when trying to practice, moving for a long distance and then eliminated early. "Sometimes I feel that everything is beyond the ability to endure. I had to look for solutions from real psychologists ".

before the first Masters 1000 title in the Spanish capital, Ruud spent the first five months of the season not smoothly. He was eliminated early at major events like Australia expanded, expanded Indian Wells, expanded Miami and Monte Carlo Masters. The instability from the beginning of the year has made two weeks ago, Ruud splashed from the top 10 world for the first time since 2021.

The former number two of the world so the life on the tour is like the image "rats running in the wheel cage" in the laboratory, always working hard but sometimes does not collect the desired results. However, thanks to psychotherapy, Ruud is gradually rediscovering the balance in life, and the highest form on the field.

"The doctor's meeting was effective. "I woke up every day with more happy emotions. I'm glad to be honest with myself and not afraid to seek help ".

Madrid has witnessed the flourish image of Ruud. He defeated many heavy names like Taylor Fritz, Daniil Medvedev, before defeating Jack Draper in the final. This is the biggest title of Ruud to this time, after losing three Grand Slam finals and two other Masters 1000 finals.. "In addition to promoting strengths, I also tried to improve my skills that I am not perfect, in order to improve my play and class. This result also helps Ruud back to the top 10 world with seventh place.