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4w ago

Casper Ruud Advances to Madrid Masters Semifinals Without Dropping a Set

The Norwegian clay-court specialist defeated Daniil Medvedev and will face Francisco Cerúndolo, highlighting his resurgence ahead of the French Open.

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Seit seiner Finalniederlage gegen Jannik Sinner bei den Australian Open befindet sich Alexander Zverev in einem Formtief.

Overview

  • Casper Ruud secured a straight-set victory over Daniil Medvedev (6-3, 7-5) to reach the semifinals of the Madrid Masters.
  • Ruud has not dropped a set in the tournament, showcasing strong form on his preferred clay surface.
  • The 26-year-old will face Francisco Cerúndolo in the semifinals for a chance to reach his first Madrid final.
  • Ruud, who has won 11 of his 12 career titles on clay, is still seeking his first Masters 1000 title.
  • After falling out of the ATP top 10 following a quarterfinal loss in Barcelona, Ruud's performance in Madrid positions him as a contender for the French Open starting May 25.