Casper Ruud has made his priorities very clear when it comes to choosing between being at home for the birth of his first daughter or play at the Australian Open and other events Down Under.

The world No.12 is currently in New Zealand for the Auckland Open while fiancee Maria is in the final weeks of pregnancy back home in Norway. And while Ruud is hoping to kick off 2026 with success on the tennis court, after falling out of the world’s top five last year, he is also trying to maintain a ‘family first’ mantra.

The 2025 edition of the ATP Auckland Open sees all eight Round of 16 matches scheduled for Day 3. Top seeds are in action including Casper Ruud, Cameron Norrie, and more.

Roger Federer has returned to the Australian Open this year to participate in an exhibition match for the inaugural Opening Ceremony.

The world No 12 does not have fond memories of his time on court in Auckland, tumbling out of his maiden appearance at the ASB Classic in his first match i

World No.13 Casper Ruud says there's a chance he'll have to withdraw from the Australian Open and rush back home to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first child. The Norwegian tennis star is currently in New Zealand playing in the Auckland Open, ahead of the Australian Open which begins at Melbourne Park on Sunday.