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Casper Ruud Claims First Masters 1000 Title at Madrid Open

Ruud overcomes a rib injury and a resilient Jack Draper in a three-set battle to become the first Norwegian Masters 1000 champion.

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 4, 2025 Norway's Casper Ruud in action during the men's singles final against Britain's Jack Draper REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 4, 2025 Norway's Casper Ruud poses with the trophy after winning the men's singles final alongside runner up Britain's Jack Draper REUTERS/Juan Medina
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Overview

  • Casper Ruud defeated Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final for his first ATP Masters 1000 title after six previous final losses at this level.
  • The victory makes Ruud the first Norwegian to win a Masters 1000 title and propels him back into the ATP top 10, now ranked world No. 7.
  • Jack Draper, despite the loss, rises to a career-high ranking of world No. 5, surpassing Novak Djokovic after an impressive clay-court breakthrough.
  • Ruud battled through a rib injury sustained in the semifinals and overcame a 3-5 deficit in the opening set to secure the hard-fought victory.
  • The Madrid Open faced early disruptions due to a blackout in Spain and Portugal, which postponed 22 matches earlier in the week.