Nothing Major 148: Casper Ruud Interview, Fatherhood & Dating on Tour | EP 148
Feb 13, 2026
Casper Ruud, Norwegian top tennis pro, talks life on tour and prepping for the one-night MGM Slam. He opens up about stepping into fatherhood and the emotional logistics of travel and being a new dad. Conversations also cover the quirks of dating while touring and funny travel and nightlife stories from Vegas.
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- Casper suggested using bikes or light activity backstage to warm up for one-point or tiebreak formats.
- He recommended sweating and loosening up to play freely under short-match pressure.
Hands-On New Dad
- Casper said Norway doesn't emphasize pre-baby classes and he skipped them, calling some breathing/yoga prep more common.
- He reported doing diaper changes and bonding hands-on during the baby's first ten days.
Jet Lag Shapes Partnership Dynamics
- Casper noted travel and jet lag add layers of difficulty for partners who aren't used to constant global travel.
- He observed that patience and willingness to adapt are key for partners to enjoy tour life.