Emil Ruusuvuori Bio

  • • Nickname is Emppu.
  • • Father, Jari Laakkonen; mother, Eva Ruusuvuori; brother, Elias; sister, Aino.
  • • Began playing tennis at age 5 after playing badminton with his mom. Spotted by tennis coach Mika Muilu, who admired his touch and convinced him to change sports.
  • • Favourite shot is forehand, surface is hard and tournament is US Open.
  • • Lists New York City as his favourite city on tour.
  • • Growing up, idolised countrymen Jarkko Nieminen (tennis) and Teemu Selanne (hockey).
  • • If he wasn't a tennis player, he would be a hockey player.
  • • Enjoys fishing and ice hockey. Favourite team is HIFK of Finland.
  • • Favourite book is "I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic," written by the former football player.
  • • Secret talent is that he plays drums.
  • • Favourite movie is The Wolf of Wall Street and favourite actor is that film's star Leonardo DiCaprio.
  • • Favourite TV show is Prison Break and favourite musician is Eminem.
  • • Says that his best quality is that he's relaxed.
  • • Favourite food is steak, but guilty pleasure is candy.
     

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