"If we see each other we can say hello" - Ruud on relationship with Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios and Casper Ruud went through a period when they exchanged interesting messages, but according to the Norwegian, everything is fine now.

The two met in Rome a few years ago, when the Australian was disqualified and interesting occured subsequently as he celebrated his win with the fans. A series of exchanged messages followed as Kyrgios once said that he would rather watch pain dry than Ruud play. Now, it seems that everything is fine as world no. 3 spoke about their relationship.

"You know, I didn't receive a Christmas card from him; nor did he receive one from me. But if we see each other we can say hello and there's no hard feelings," the 24-year-old said.

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"Nick is such a talented player, and he can beat anyone. I mean, you don't want to have a feud going on against him because he will probably want to bring his A-game every place," he said.

"There is really nothing going on. What happened in Rome many years ago happened, and he got the better of me last time in Indian Wells. He came to me in Laver Cup last year in Boston and congratulated me after my victory and said that I was doing great and so on. So he's been positive and cheering me on for the last year or so," he clarified.