US EditionWith help from painkillers, Ruud reaches Madrid Open final
- Casper Ruud advanced to the final round of the Madrid Open after a straight-sets victory over Francisco Cerundolo at the Caja Magica center court.
- Ruud overcame a rib injury sustained before the match and required treatment three games in, also using painkillers to manage the pain during the win.
- Ruud, ranked 15th and a 12-time tour champion, saved 15 of 18 break points while winning 6-4, 7-5 against Cerundolo, who is ranked 21st and had recently defeated the top seed Alexander Zverev.
- Ruud revealed that he experienced rib pain throughout the match, particularly during his serves, and admitted he was uncertain if he would be able to complete the contest. To manage the discomfort, he took a few painkillers, despite knowing it wasn’t the best option.
- A victory would make Ruud the first player from Norway to secure an ATP 1000 title since the series started in 1990, marking his third appearance in a Masters 1000 final and representing a significant achievement in his career.
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Madrid . With the help of painkillers, the Norwegian Casper Ruud overcame an ailment in the ribs to defeat in straight sets the Argentine Francisco Cerúndo-lo and reach the final of the Madrid Open.
With help from painkillers, Ruud beats Cerundolo to reach Madrid Open final against Draper
MADRID (AP) — With the help of painkillers, Casper Ruud overcame a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final on Friday.
Japan Today
Yankton Press & DakotanWith help from painkillers, Ruud beats Cerundolo to reach Madrid Open final
With the help of painkillers, Casper Ruud overcame a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final on Friday. Ruud received treatment on his rib three games into the match and went on to win 6-4, 7-5 on the Caja Magica center court.…
Jack Draper and Casper Ruud will face off in the final of the 1000 Series tournament in Madrid on Sunday. The Briton will be fighting for his fourth career title in his seventh final, while Ruud will be fighting for his 13th in his 25th final.
MADRID (AP) — With the help of painkillers, Casper Ruud overcame a rib injury to defeat Argentina's Francisco Cerúndolo in straight sets on Friday and reach the Madrid Open final.
Omaha World-Herald
With help from painkillers, Ruud reaches Madrid Open final
MADRID — With the help of painkillers, Casper Ruud overcame a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final on Friday.
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