'I know what the feeling...' - Casper Ruud opens up after beating Jaume Munar to book berth at ATP Dallas Open

Tennis sensation Casper Ruudenters the final of the ATP Dallas Open after a magnificent three-set win over Jaume Munar in the semi-finals at the centre court arena on February 9. The star player had defeated the Spain-born player by 6-2, 2-7, and 7-6 to make it to his first final thriller of this year.

Ruud, who aimed to win his 13th ATP title, endured a challenging game against his opponent in the semi-finals, who seemed to be a big threat. After winning the first set of the game, Ruud appeared on track for a straight sets win. However, Munar staged his comeback in the second set and levelled the game with a commanding 6-2 win of his own in the game.

However, the third and final set of the game was a nail-biting affair. Munar had a great chance to serve for the game in the 10th match, but the 26-year-old showcased his beast form, kept resilience, and hit powerful groundstrokes, breaking back to level at 5-5. The two-star players then went head-to-head in an enthralling tiebreaker.

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In this tiebreaker game, Ruud was seen taking control with stunning backhand shots in the game down the line to lead 4-2. This victory marks Ruud's fourth win over Munar, who now trails 1-4 in their all-time head-to-head record.

Ruud d. Munar 6-2 2-6 7-6

Jaume served for the match, but Casper held his nerve.

Not playing his best, but problem solving like a top player should.

A reminder of why he’s #5 in the world.

Adding another indoor hard court final to his résumé.

✅24th final
✅9-1 in 2025

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“Second and third set (Munar) really stepped it up. He kind of fired up, I played a little bit of a poor game. I went for a little too much, the right play but just made unforced errors. Some really close games in the third. You can get tight. You kind of see the finish line a few yards in front of you and then you kind of stumble. I know what the feeling is like. I’ve done it myself and I was fortunate to be on the right side of it today," Ruud said. 

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