Casper Ruud avoids ATP sanction after taking advantage of a new rule to withdraw from event

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Casper Ruud has withdrawn from the Dallas Open, but he will not receive a fine from the ATP Tour.

Ruud has pulled out of several tournaments since the birth of his child, including Norway’s Davis Cup tie with Great Britain.

The star has pulled out of the Dallas Open with just four days’ notice, despite reaching the final of the American event in 2025.

The Norwegian will, however, avoid a fine from the ATP Tour after a new rule was introduced for the new season.

Casper Ruud avoids ATP fine after withdrawing from the Dallas Open

Ruud took to Instagram to update his status and confirm his withdrawal from the Dallas Open, which is set to begin on 9 February.

“I am very sorry to let you know that I will sadly miss the Dallas Open next week. Having played the final last year, I was of course so much looking forward to being back- especially also because I loved my time there last year with the incredible team that runs the event so well and organised.

“However, with the birth of our daughter this past weekend, I will be spending an extra week at home here in Norway to enjoy this special time together.

“I am already looking forward to being back next year in Dallas, and wish everyone a great week next week with the tournament for this year’s edition.

Ruud was allowed to withdraw from this event without sanction due to the ATP Tour’s new ‘Parental Status’ rule which allows new parents to pull out of events at the last-minute without facing fines.

The Norwegian will, however, have his ATP Tour bonus cut when the season culminates at the end of the year.

Where will Casper Ruud play next?

At the start of the year, Ruud confirmed the first nine tournaments he would play up until Monte Carlo in April.

The Norwegian has already played the United Cup, the ASB Classic, and the Australian Open in January, and he will now be back at Delray Beach in Florida on 16 February.

• Delray Beach, ATP 250 – 16 February (Florida)
• Acapulco, ATP 500 – 23 February (Mexico)
• Indian Wells, ATP Masters 1000 – 4 March (California)
• Miami, ATP Masters 1000 – 18 March (Florida)
• Monte Carlo, ATP Masters 1000 – 5 April (Monaco)

Ruud will also compete at Acapulco, Indian Wells, and Miami before tackling the clay court season in Europe.

The Norwegian’s favourite surface is clay and he has reached the final of Roland Garros on two occasions, in 2023 and 2024.