Casper Ruud Advances to Barcelona Open Quarterfinals with Season-Leading 26th Win

Ruud's victory over Jordan Thompson secures his position ahead of Jannik Sinner in the 2024 season rankings.

Casper Ruud defeated Jordan Thompson in straight sets, marking his 26th win of the season.
Ruud, ranked No. 6, is set to face 40th-ranked Matteo Arnaldi in the quarterfinals.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, who recently defeated Ruud, also advanced to the quarterfinals.
Cameron Norrie and Tomas Martin Etcheverry have progressed, setting up intriguing matches.
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev withdrew or lost early, shaking up the tournament dynamics.