[Tennis] Casper Ruud: Wins the 2025 Madrid Open ATP1000 Tournament — His First-Ever Masters 1000 Title!!
Winner : Casper Ruud [Posting: 2025.05.06] In the final match of the 2025 Madrid Open ATP1000 tournament, Casper Ruud (Norway, ranked 14th) defeated Jack Draper (UK, ranked 6th) with a 2-1 set score to claim the championship title. Casper Ruud's composed and consistent play stood out as he countered the sharp and aggressive attacks from Britain’s pride, Jack Draper. Following the match, Casper Ruud climbed to World No. 7 , while Jack Draper rose to No. 5 , signaling a promising outlook for both ahead of the Roland Garros (French Open) — another major clay-court Masters tournament in May. With World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz absent from this event, a fierce battle among the top 10 players had been anticipated. In the end, Ruud — known for his strength on clay courts — emerged victorious. Personally , I believe Jack Draper’s sharp performance, when supported by good physical condition, will make him a formidable presence and an exciting player to watc...