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- Casper Ruud wins against Jaume Munar in Madrid Masters opener
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina advances, sets up clash with Ruud
- Critical ranking points at stake for both players in the tournament
Caper Ruud plays a backhand against Jaume Munar in Madrid
(credit: Getty)
Casper Ruud returned to action after a short injury break with a dominant straight-sets win over Jaume Munar in the opening round at the Madrid Masters. As the defending champion, motivation will be high, and he looks well set to build on that strong start against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who is also coming back from a lengthy injury layoff.
Ruud Brings Reliable Form
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has failed to win multiple matches in 11 of his last 13 clay events.
- He has lost five of his last seven matches against Top 20 players.
- Casper Ruud is 3–0 in third-round matches in Madrid.
- He has a 14–3 record against outside Top 20 players on clay since 2025.
HTH - Tied at 3-3
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Basel | Indoor | QF | Davidovich Fokina | 7-6(1), ret. |
| 2024 | French Open | Clay | 2R | Ruud | 7-6(5), 1-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 2024 | Miami | Hard | 3R | Ruud | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2023 | Toronto | Hard | R16 | Davidovich Fokina | 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4) |
| 2021 | French Open | Clay | 3R | Davidovich Fokina | 7-6(3), 2-6, 7-6(6), 0-6, 7-5 |
| 2019 | Next Gen ATP Finals | Indoor | — | Ruud | 3-4(2), 4-2, 4-2, 3-4(2), 4-1 |
Davidovich Fokina Builds Madrid Momentum
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina moved into the third round in Madrid with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Pablo Carreño Busta. Despite playing his first clay match of the season, he looked comfortable, losing serve only once and converting four of seven break-point chances.
He skipped Monte Carlo and Barcelona due to injury, missing the chance to defend significant points and slipping out of the top 20 in the rankings. Madrid now offers him an important chance to recover ground.
The Spaniard has played seven tournaments this season and recorded multiple wins in four of them, including a semifinal in Adelaide, the fourth round in Indian Wells, and the third round at the Australian Open.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spain |
| Age | 26 (5 June 1999) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 24 |
| Career High | 14 (03 November 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | 26 (Rating: 1887) |
| Tour level titles | 0 |
Ruud Keeps Title Defense Alive
Casper Ruud began his title defense in Madrid with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 win over Jaume Munar. He saved the only break point he faced and converted five of his 10 break-point chances.
He has major ranking points to defend over the next two weeks. Last year, he won the Madrid title, his maiden and only Masters title so far, and followed it with a quarterfinal run in Rome. Failing to defend those points could push him outside the top 20.
The 27-year-old played seven tournaments earlier this season and recorded multiple main-draw wins only three times, reaching the fourth round at both the Australian Open and Indian Wells, along with the third round in Monte Carlo.
Ruud enters this clash with a strong 10-2 record in third-round matches at Masters level, with his most recent win at this stage coming against Valentin Vacherot in Indian Wells earlier this year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norway |
| Age | 27 (22 December 1998) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 15 |
| Career High | 2 (12 September 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 20 (Rating: 1926) |
| Tour level titles | 14 |
Verdict
With better rhythm and momentum on his side, Ruud is expected to maintain control. Backing Ruud to win in straight sets and cover the -3.5 games handicap are solid options here.
Ruud 2-0
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