Tennis star Casper Ruud is the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 champion. The Norway-born star has defeated Jack Draper with a scoreline of 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the summit clash to win his first-ever 1000 ATP Masters of his career. The tennis fraternity has hailed him after he defeated the British sensation in the summit clash.
The 26-year-old star player had a great start to the game as he smacked breathtaking shots to take the lead in the opening set. However, Draper staged his comeback in the second set to level up the game. It was Ruud who dominated his pace and gained an advantage over Draper's unforced error to win the decider to claim his first-ever ATP 1000 Masters title in Spanish Capital, Madrid.
Ruud was seen sharing a beautiful and romantic moment with his fiancée Maria Galligani after his stellar win in Madrid. After clinching the trophy, the Norway-born star reunited with his fiancée, who was present in the stands to cheer him. The tennis couple exchanged a kiss as his girlfriend congratulated him on a stunning victory.
Casper Ruud's gratitude to Maria after Madrid Open 2025 victory
Meanwhile, the tennis player has praised his family and friends, showcasing their great role in his success. He later showcased gratitude towards his girlfriend Maria for her support for him over the years and said that his girlfriend's presence in the stands has motivated him.
"I owe a lot of my success to all my closest ones. My family, my friends, my fiancée Maria. We got engaged last year, so she’s been an incredible support for me over many years now. She came yesterday to come and support, and maybe that was the last little push I needed to get over the finish line. I’m really happy, and it’s great I’m surrounded by so many amazing people. I’m a really lucky guy," Ruud said.
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