Jack Draper advances to Madrid Open final, faces Casper Ruud

Jack Draper advanced to his first ATP clay-court final at the Madrid Open after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, continuing a streak of not dropping a set throughout the tournament. His victory over Musetti, a recent Monte Carlo finalist and skilled clay-court player, highlights Draper's rapid improvement and adaptability across all surfaces. This marks Draper's second Masters 1000 final of the year, following his Indian Wells title, and secures his entry into the world’s top five rankings, surpassing Novak Djokovic. Draper expressed pride in overcoming Musetti, noting the high quality and intensity of their match, and acknowledged the challenge ahead against Casper Ruud, a two-time French Open finalist. The win also boosts Draper's position in the ATP Race to Turin for the year-end championships. As he prepares to face Ruud in the final, Draper stands out as one of the fastest-rising players in men’s tennis, with a chance to become the first Brit to win Madrid since Andy Murray.