Ruud returns to top 10 after Madrid Open victory; Sabalenka wins
Casper Ruud returns to the top 10 after his Madrid Open 2025 final victory over Jack Draper even as Aryna Sabalenka also won.
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RUUD RETURNS TO TOP 10 AFTER BEATING DRAPER IN MADRID OPEN FINAL
Ruud returns to the top 10 after beating Draper, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, at the Madrid Open men’s singles final on Sunday.
Furthermore, the 26-year-old Norwegian will return to No.7, a seven-place jump, in the latest ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) rankings on Monday.
Moreover, Ruud thus became the first Norwegian to not just win in a Masters 1000 title in Madrid.
“(This was) one of the really big goals I dreamed about when I was young, so it’s an incredible feeling to accomplish it,” the Norwegian said.
“Also the way I did it today, it was a great match,” he added.
NORWEGIAN RALLIES FROM FIRST-SET DEFICIT, LAUDS DRAPER AS ‘INCREDIBLE PLAYER’
The Norwegian rallied from a 5-3 first-set deficit to gain a strong headstart.
Moreover, the No.7 also took advantage of us lone break at 2-all in the third set.
Furthermore, he’s aware he had to play his “A-plus game.”
“I knew that Jack (Drasper) has been playing so well all year. Jack is an incredible player,” Ruud said.
“So I knew I had to bring my A+ game, I was going to be whooped around the court (by Draper),” he added.
SABALENKA WINS THIRD MADRID TITLE AFTER TAKING DOWN GAUFF
Sabalenka won her third Madrid title after taking down Gauff, 6-3, 7-6(3).
Furthermore, the Belarussian world No.5, who just turned 27 on Monday, found herself a timely birthday gift.
Moreover, Sabalenka Sabelenka adds this title to her 2021 and 2023 Madrid titles.
Additionally, she also tied Petra Kvitova’s tournament record.
She also added Sunday’s title to the ones she won in Brisbane and Miami for her career 20th WTA tour win.
“It’s always incredible to come back to Madrid,” Sabalenka said in a post-match interview.
“I love this place, I’m always excited to play in front of you all,” she added.
