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Rafael Nadal honors Casper Ruud’s sister Charlotte as she graduates from the Spaniard’s academy; brother proudly reacts
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Rafael Nadal’s academy in Mallorca recently organized a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. Among the graduating students was Casper Ruud’s younger sister, Charlotte.Ruud joined the Spaniard’s academy in 2018 when he was ranked outside the top 100. Six years since, the Norwegian tennis player has 12 titles to his name and a career-high ranking of World No. 2. Casper Ruud, a regular in the world’s top 10 since 2021, has also featured in three Grand Slam finals so far: twice at the French Open (2022, 2023) and once at the US Open (2022).On Wednesday, June 12, Rafael Nadal attended the graduation ceremony alongside his coach and fellow former World No. 1, Carlos Moya. After their respective speeches, the duo felicitated the students and posed with them.Casper Ruud was delighted to see his sister accept the graduation certificate and congratulated her on the milestone.