Casper Ruud welcomed his first child in January 2026—a daughter born on January 30, 2026, announced by Ruud on social media. He and his fiancée, Maria Galligani, shared that both mother and baby are doing great, shortly after his Australian Open run. Since then, coverage has highlighted the joyful milestone alongside notes about his ongoing tennis season.[1][3][4][6]
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The start to the 2026 season is about far more than tennis for Casper Ruud. The Norwegian is preparing to become a father for the first time in the coming weeks. Ruud and his wife, Maria, announced her pregnancy in September.
www.atptour.comCasper Ruud and his wife Maria have announced the birth of their daughter. The Norwegian posted on social media Sunday confirming the news.
www.atptour.comThe world No.13 made it back home to Norway just in time for the birth.
7news.com.auThe Norwegian tennis player announced on social media. During the tournament, he was ready to leave everything behind and return home: the baby was born on January 30th.
magazine.tennistalker.itCasper Ruud has experienced one of the most special moments of his personal life after announcing the birth of his daughter, just a few days after finishing his participation at the Australian Open. T...
tennisuptodate.comCasper Ruud shared happy news this Sunday by announcing the birth of his daughter. The Norwegian had explained before the start of the Australian Open that he would leave the tournament immediately if the event occurred, even if he was still in the competition in Melbourne. Ultimately, the timing a...
en.tennistemple.comThe three-time major finalist shared the exciting life update on Sunday.
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