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Casper Ruud and Jack Draper Set for Mutua Madrid Open Final

Ruud seeks his first Masters 1000 title while Draper eyes a second, with the Briton confirmed to rise to world No. 5.

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Overview

  • Casper Ruud advanced to the final after defeating Francisco Cerúndolo 6-4, 7-5, overcoming a brief pectoral issue during the match.
  • Jack Draper secured his spot in the final by beating Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4), maintaining a perfect record of not dropping a set in the tournament.
  • Draper, already assured of becoming world No. 5, will compete for his second Masters 1000 title following his Indian Wells victory in March.
  • The doubles final will feature Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos against Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić, the tournament's top seeds.
  • Despite early exits by top seeds and Spanish players, the tournament has seen strong attendance and commercial success at the Caja Mágica.