Casper Ruud Secures Madrid Open Title, Climbs ATP Rankings
Madrid — Casper Ruud of Norway defeated Jack Draper in a thrilling three-set final at the madrid Open on Sunday, marking a meaningful victory in his career and shaking up the ATP world rankings.
Ruud’s Triumph in Madrid Propels Him Back Into Top 10
Casper Ruud (No. 15) overcame Britain’s Jack Draper (No. 7) with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to claim his 13th tour-level title. This win not only solidifies his standing in men’s tennis but also propels him back into the Top 10 of the ATP rankings.
Key Ranking Changes Following Madrid Open
Ruud’s notable performance in Madrid earned him 900 valuable points, boosting his ranking to No. 7 with a total of 3,715 points. This shifts Alex de Minaur (No. 8) down in the rankings.
- Casper Ruud: Moves to No. 7 with 3,715 points.
- Jack Draper: Climbs to a career-high of No. 5 with 4,440 points.
- Lorenzo Musetti: Enters the Top 10 for the first time, landing at No. 9.
Draper Achieves Career-High Ranking
Despite his loss in the final,Jack Draper will reach a career-high ranking. The British player’s performance earned him 620 points, placing him at No. 5 with 4,440 points, surpassing Novak Djokovic (No. 6). Draper is now only 370 points behind Taylor Fritz (No.4).
Musetti Debuts in Top 10
Lorenzo Musetti also benefits from his run in Madrid. Reaching the semi-finals earned him 350 points, allowing him to break into the Top 10 for the first time in his career. He now sits at No. 9, surpassing Holger Rune (No.10) and Daniil Medvedev (not ranked in top 10).
ATP Top 10 Ranking
Hear’s a look at the updated Top 10 in the ATP world rankings:
- Jannik Sinner: 9,730 points
- Alexander Zverev: 8,085
- Carlos Alcaraz: 7,850
- Taylor Fritz: 4,815
- Jack Draper: 4,440
- Novak Djokovic: 4,130
- Casper Ruud: 3,715
- Alex de Minaur: 3,635
- Lorenzo Musetti: 3,550
- Holger Rune: 3,440
