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Casper Ruud Claims First Masters 1000 Clay Title at Madrid Open

Ruud overcomes six prior major final defeats to defeat Jack Draper in a three-set thriller, rising to world No. 7 in the ATP rankings.

Casper Ruud besa el trofeo de ganador del Mutua Madrid Open.
Jack Draper.
Ruud posa con el trofeo de campeón en Madrid. | Efe
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Overview

  • Casper Ruud defeated Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to win the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, marking his first Masters 1000 clay-court title.
  • This victory ended Ruud’s streak of six losses in major finals, including two at Roland Garros and one at Monte Carlo.
  • Both finalists reached the Madrid final without dropping a set, showcasing their dominance throughout the tournament.
  • Ruud’s triumph propels him to world No. 7, while Draper climbs to No. 5, solidifying both as top contenders on clay this season.
  • The tournament field was notable for the absence of top-ranked players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, opening opportunities for emerging stars.