Norway's Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday, as he stormed to a 7-5 3-6 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final with a gutsy performance that showcased his claycourt mettle.

Norway's Casper Ruud stormed to a 7-5 3-6 6-4 victory to win his first Masters 1000 title. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.