Jack Draper could not quite clear the final hurdle as he strove to land his first title on clay. It was a significant hurdle, because Casper Ruud is a clay-court animal who was born and bred for this surface.

Jack Draper defeated by Casper Ruud in Madrid Open final - The Briton was seeking a second ATP 1000 title in two months.

Casper Ruud spoiled Jack Draper ’s party at the Madrid Open, beating the Brit to lift the biggest title of his career. Draper had been on a tear at the Caja Magica, but the 14th seed came back from a break down in the opening set, sealing a 7-5 3-6 6-4 victory to claim his first Masters 1000 crown.