Jack Draper returns the ball against Lorenzo Mousetti during the men’s semifinals at the Madrid Open Tennis. (AP) The British Jack Draper and the Norwegian Casper RUUD advanced to the Madrid Open final on Friday after defeating Lorenza Mouseti and Francisco Cerundolo in their semifinals. Ruud overcame the problem with the rib to win 6-4, 7-5, while Draper ensured the victory 6-3, 7-6 (7/4).
Ruud, which required a medical time limit due to discomfort of chest and back, saved 15 out of 18 breaks during its hourly 54 -minute matches against Cerundolo.
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“Being back in the Masters 1000 finals is great. It’s not every day you play for these titles. I was in two finals and I lost both, so hopefully it will be for the third time,” said Ruud.
Norwegian lost its previous Masters 1000 finals in Monte Carlo 2024 and Miami 2022, which made this third attempt to gain the title at this level.
Draper acknowledged the challenge ahead of us and praised the experience and achievements of his opponent.
“Casper is such an experienced player, someone who has created the final of two big slams, is just a complete professional and someone who always gives the best and is so hard to beat. He is in the final, plays well and will surely bring my A-Hru,” Draper said.
Ruud’s match began with early difficulty and required to save four points of turns in the opening game.
He called for a medical time limit for 2-1 for sharp chest and back pain.
“Another good victory for me against the hard player I lost at the beginning of this year, so nice to revenge,” said 26 -year -old Ruud.
The second set was five breaks from 18 opportunities to the point of the break, and Ruud eventually prevailed.
“I wasn’t sure I would be able to finish the match, honestly.
Ruud’s performance will see him return to the 10 best rankings after he had previously dropped to 15. In the world.
Draper, who improved to 4-0 at career meetings with Mouseti, achieved his second Masters finals of 1000 years.
“I felt as if both of us, our quality did not drop from the first ball. Lorenzo’s credit, honestly plays so well on clay. I played it on hard and grass in juniors, grew up with him. This stage, at this stage, at this stage, at this stage, in this semifinal, in this semifinal, ”he said so much,” I said, “I said Darper said.
23 -year -old British left -hander showed an impressive form and during a two -hour match hit 20 winners against 19 unforced errors.
This victory will ensure that Draper, who won the Wells Indian tournament in March in March, will enter the first five charts next week.
