Ruud Wins Madrid Open, Makes Masters 1000 History

Casper Ruud made history by becoming the first Norwegian to win a Masters 1000 title, defeating Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final. This victory ended Ruud's run of six major final losses and moved him up to No. 7 in the ATP rankings, despite him competing with a rib injury sustained in the semifinals. Jack Draper, who entered the final without dropping a set and as the recent Indian Wells champion, will debut in the ATP top five. The Madrid Open faced disruptions from a regional blackout and saw early exits from Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The high-quality final was seen as a significant milestone for both players, with Ruud now aiming for his first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Both athletes are viewed as strong contenders for upcoming tournaments.