Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud made history Sunday, clinching his first ATP Masters 1000 title with a nail-biting victory over Britain's Jack Draper at the Madrid Open! 🏆 In a rollercoaster final that had fans on the edge of their seats, Ruud overcame a rib injury and fierce resistance to triumph 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.
The 26-year-old showed *major* grit 💪, battling back from 5-3 down in the first set and weathering Draper's thunderous second-set comeback. "I’ve been dreaming about this since I was a kid," Ruud said post-match, crediting his "A-plus game" for the win.
Madrid’s clay courts witnessed Ruud’s redemption arc—after three Grand Slam final losses and two previous Masters 1000 finals, the Scandinavian finally got his hardware! 🔥 His path included shocking wins over powerhouses like Daniil Medvedev and Taylor Fritz.
While Draper’s runner-up finish stings, the 23-year-old Brit is set to skyrocket to a career-high world No. 5 ranking Monday—making him a name to watch as we gear up for Roland-Garros! 🌍💥
