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.
Biographical information from ATP. Information might not be up to date.
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