Three-time Grand Slam finalist and former world No. 2 Casper Ruud won the biggest title of his career on Sunday, charging past Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Mutua Madrid Open final.
The victory marks Ruud’s first ATP Masters 1000 title—making him the first Norwegian player to ever win at this level—and his first since last year’s Geneva victory.
“It’s been a long time coming, and it’s one really big goal that I dreamed about since I was young,” Ruud said of his first 1000 trophy. “It’s an incredible feeling to accomplish it, and also the way I did it today. It was a great match.
“I knew Jack had been playing unbelievable all year and also at this tournament. I knew that if I don’t bring my A, A, A+ game I’m going to be whipped around the court. But luckily I played really well…
“This is a really good boost for me, I hope I can keep it going.”