Casper Ruud battled through injury to secure a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Francisco Cerundolo in the Madrid Open semifinal. Despite facing physical discomfort, Ruud displayed resilience and tactical brilliance to overcome his opponent and book his place in the final.

Cerundolo put up a strong fight, breaking Ruud’s serve multiple times and pushing him to the limit. However, Ruud’s ability to defend crucial break points and maintain composure in high-pressure moments proved decisive. His victory not only secured his spot in the final but also reaffirmed his standing among the top clay-court players in the world.

With this win, Ruud moves forward in the competition, carrying momentum and confidence while managing his recovery. His ability to overcome obstacles serves as a reminder of the strength required to succeed at the highest level, inspiring fans and fellow players alike.

This is what Casper said.

Ruud in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2025

Ranked world no.

15, Casper has achieved a compiled 20-6 match record in 2025. The Norwegian is now having a run in Madrid where he ousted the world no.76 Arthur Rinderknech 6-3 6-4, the world no.24 Sebastian Korda 6-3 6-3, the world no.4 Taylor Fritz 7-5 6-4, the world no.10 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-5 and the world no.21 Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 7-5.

Casper was the runner-up in Dallas (Dallas Open).

The Norwegian won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 11 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)

Ruud is scheduled to play next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of May.