Jack Draper's impressive run in the Madrid Open culminated in a tough final loss to Casper Ruud, who claimed his inaugural Masters 1000 title. Draper, showing great potential throughout the tournament, led at one point but ultimately lost in a closely contested match. This was Ruud's first significant title after several near misses in major finals. Both players demonstrated exceptional skills, with Draper's performance ensuring his place among top contenders in men's tennis, as he achieved a career-high ATP ranking of No 5 and strong standings in other competitive rankings.
Jack Draper's excellent breakthrough run on the clay courts of Madrid was halted at the final hurdle in a bruising, physical tussle against the 14th seed Casper Ruud, who brilliantly held his nerve to win his first Masters 1000 title with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win.
Draper solidified his status as among the very top contenders in men's tennis on every single surface and at all levels. Before this tournament, Draper's best results on clay were a couple of quarter-finals at lowly ATP 250 events.
There is no doubt that he has the ability to win a major title. Over the past three seasons, Ruud has established himself as one of the very best players on this surface.
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