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With 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 (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.
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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.…
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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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