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- Casper Ruud, injured recently, aims to defend his Madrid title
- Jaume Munar advances to the next round after a solid win
- Ruud remains focused on regaining momentum, despite tough opponents
Casper Ruud returns the ball against Felix Auger Aliassime in Monte-Carlo
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Casper Ruud suffered an injury that forced him to retire in Monte Carlo earlier this month and arrives here with some uncertainty around his fitness after a short break. However, with a title to defend, this is a crucial stretch for him, and he is expected to be fully motivated to grind through matches.
Ruud Against Home Resistance
- Jaume Munar is 1–1 in second-round matches in Madrid.
- He has a 3–10 career record vs Top 10 players in Masters events.
- Casper Ruud is 2–3 in opening-round matches in Madrid.
- He has an 8–4 record vs outside Top 20 players in 2026.
HTH - Casper Ruud leads 7-1
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Australian Open | Hard | 2R | Ruud | 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2025 | Rome | Clay | R16 | Ruud | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2025 | Dallas | Indoor | SF | Ruud | 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(4) |
| 2025 | Australian Open | Hard | 1R | Ruud | 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 |
| 2022 | Tokyo (Japan Open) | Hard | 1R | Munar | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2022 | Gstaad | Clay | QF | Ruud | 7-6(3), 7-6(4) |
| 2018 | Bastad | Clay | 1R | Ruud | 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-0 |
| 2016 | Santiago 2 challenger | Clay | 1R | Ruud | 6-2, 6-2 |
Munar Returns With Confident Win
Jaume Munar moved into the second round with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Alexander Shevchenko. He saved both break points he faced and converted three of his five chances.
The 28-year-old had a steady start to the season with quarterfinal runs in Adelaide and Rotterdam, but an arm injury in Rotterdam stopped his progress and kept him out for two months. He returned a few weeks ago in Barcelona, losing to Rafael Jodar in the opening round.
Before this week, Munar had played 12 clay Masters events and managed multiple main-draw wins only twice, reaching the fourth round in Madrid in 2023 and Rome last year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spain |
| Age | 28 (5 May 1997) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 38 |
| Career High | 33 (29 December 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | 47 (Rating: 1811) |
| Tour level titles | 0 |
Ruud Looks To Regain Momentum
Casper Ruud is coming off a third-round exit in Monte Carlo, where he retired against Félix Auger-Aliassime after losing the opening set due to injury concerns.
The Norwegian has had a mixed season so far, with early exits in four of his seven tournaments. His better results include fourth-round runs at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Ruud now returns to Madrid as the defending champion. He has made five main-draw appearances here, reaching the semifinals in 2021 and lifting the title in 2025.
| 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
Even if Ruud starts slowly due to rust, his resilience and determination in big moments should help him find a way through. Backing Ruud to win and Ruud to win in three sets.
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