Madrid was Casper's first notable Masters 1000 run in over a year. He played well en route to the final and battled for the trophy against Jack Draper. The Norwegian prevailed 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, stealing the opener and clinching a decider with a single break.

Casper Ruud won the biggest title of his career in Madrid after defeating Jack Draper in the final, a victory that carries significant implications for the ATP rankings.

Casper Ruud delivered the best performance of his career—surpassing even the form that took him to two Roland Garros finals and another at the US Open—to finally