Jack Draper showed resilience in the Madrid Open final but ultimately fell short against Casper Ruud in a hard-fought battle. The British star, who was aiming for his first clay-court title, pushed Ruud to the limit before the Norwegian secured a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory.

Despite the disappointment, Draper remained optimistic about his future. He praised Ruud for his bravery in key moments and acknowledged the challenges of competing at the highest level. Draper expressed his determination to keep improving, believing that this loss will serve as a valuable learning experience.

Ruud, who had previously struggled in major finals, celebrated his first Masters 1000 title, marking a significant milestone in his career. Draper, meanwhile, will look ahead to upcoming tournaments, using this setback as motivation to refine his game and continue his rise in the rankings.

Casper Ruud in 2025

Currently ranked no.7, Casper played his last match on the 4^th of May when he beat world no.5 Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 6-4 in the final in Madrid to win his 13^th

career title.

At present, during this year the Norwegian has achieved a compiled 21-6 record. This year, the Norwegian lifted the trophy in Madrid. Ruud reached the final in Dallas.

Jack Draper in 2025

Now the world no.5 (career-high), the Brit played his last match on the 4^th of May when he was overcome by world no.7 Casper Ruud 7-5 3-6 6-4 in the final in Madrid (draw).

Currently, during this season Jack has managed to achieve a 19-5 match record. This year, the Brit lifted the trophy in Indian Wells. Jack got to the final in Doha and Madrid.

Casper Ruud and Jack Draper played each other only on 1 occasion. Their head to head is 1-0 for Ruud.