Madrid Open 2025 final: Casper Ruud vs. Jack Draper preview, prediction, and live stream details
Both Casper Ruud and Jack Draper haven't dropped a set en route to the Madrid Open final.
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Casper Ruud and Jack Draper (via X/The Tennis Letter)
Casper Ruud is seeking his first title of the season in his Madrid Open final debut. The Norwegian star had arrived at the tournament outside the Top 10. He has quickly turned things around in the Spanish capital and he’s yet to drop a set, and now faces Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final.
Draper has been outstanding in Madrid despite lacking enough experience on clay. He was dealt with by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the round of 16 at the Monte Carlo Masters but has learned a lot since then. He’s also yet to drop a set and looks set to claim his second Masters 1000 career title.
Casper Ruud vs. Jack Draper: Match Details
- Surface: Outdoor clay court
- Tournament: Madrid Open 2025
- Match: Casper Ruud vs. Jack Draper
- Date: May 4, 2025
- Venue: Caja Magica in Manzanares Park, San Fermin, Madrid Open
- Round: Final
- Time: 18:30 local time
Casper Ruud vs. Jack Draper: Match Preview
Casper Ruud opened his season brilliantly by reaching the Dallas Open final after exiting in the second round of the Australian Open. He lost the title to Denis Shapovalov, finishing as runners-up. After that, he struggled on the court, winning just three matches in three tournaments, and came into the clay season with low confidence.
His low confidence showed at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he exited in the round of 16, and at the Barcelona Open. However, he has done well to step up at the Madrid Open, where he has defeated the likes of Sebastian Korda, Taylor Fritz, and Daniil Medvedev. He produced a convincing performance against Francisco Cerundolo in the semi-finals to secure a 6-4, 7-5 victory.
Jack Draper has been one of the most in-form players this year. He reached his first final of the year at the Qatar Open, losing to Andrey Rublev in three sets. The British No.1 then bounced back in Indian Wells and stunned the tennis world by winning the title, beating Carlos Alcaraz en route to the final.
He began his clay season at the Monte Carlo Masters but looked shaky in his performance. He learned his lessons after Alejandro Davidovich Fokina outplayed him in the third round. He used the experience at the Madrid Open and has produced dominant wins over Matteo Berrettini, Tommy Paul, and Matteo Arnaldi. He ousted Lorenzo Musetti in 6-3, 7-6(4) in the semi-finals to reach the final in his third appearance at the Madrid Open.
Casper Ruud vs. Jack Draper: Match Prediction
Jack Draper has proven he has an invaluable talent that is very unusual in tennis. Without a doubt, the British star’s adaptability to clay courts has been outstanding. He proved his potential on hard, on grass (last year), and now on clay. He’s very eager to learn and play better despite the difficulties that come with playing on clay courts.
Apart from his smooth transition to clay, the 23-year-old style of play makes it difficult for players. He likes to play aggressively while serving hard and hitting precise forehand shots that outmaneuver his opponents.
However, He’s going to play against Casper Ruud, who has a very deep experience on clay. In fact, the Norwegian has won 11 clay career titles, which is simply mind-blowing, and has been the French Open final twice. He uses drop shots and topspin to weaken his opponents anytime they go aggressive on clay.
He will count on his experience against Draper, who has a very limited knowledge of clay. It will be their first career meeting, so their head-to-head record currently stands 0-0.
Match Prediction: Casper Ruud to win in three sets.
Casper Ruud vs. Jack Draper: Live Stream Details
- Australia – beIN Sports
- France– Eurosport
- India – Sony LIV
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Sky UK
- Canada – TSN
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