New star Casper Ruud continues to write Norwegian tennis history.
On Friday, he was ready for the final of the French Open.
This is the first time the 23-year-old reaches the final in a grand slam tournament.
He will face Rafael Nadal in the final.
- It will be fantastic.
He has been my idol all his life, says Ruud after the win in the semifinals.
The family in tears
He drove over the Croatian Marin Cilic with 3-1 in sets.
Afterwards, his family was in tears in the stands.
- I am very happy with my performance.
I started weak, but got started and played my best tennis this year, says Ruud.
Nadal has won the French Open 13 times.
The final is played on Sunday.