Norway’s Casper Ruud and Rafael Nadal Advance in Madrid Open; Nadal Survives Three-Hour Epic

Norway’s Casper Ruud continued his impressive run at the Madrid Open, securing a spot in the last-16 after a dominant victory over Britain’s Cameron Norrie. Ruud displayed his prowess on the court, cruising to a 6-2, 6-4 win over Norrie in the third round.

In another thrilling match, Rafael Nadal faced a tough challenge from Pedro Cachin, with the contest lasting over three hours. Despite a second-set tiebreak defeat, Nadal managed to clinch the victory with a 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 scoreline, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Reflecting on his performance, Nadal expressed his satisfaction with the win, acknowledging the ups and downs he faced during the match. The Spanish star emphasized the importance of playing in front of his home crowd and expressed his excitement for the upcoming matches.

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner also advanced to the next round, defeating Pavel Kotov in straight sets. Sinner, who has been dealing with a hip issue, will face Karen Khachanov in the last 16.

Meanwhile, in the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek continued her impressive form with a comfortable victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo. Swiatek, who is eyeing her first Madrid Open title, will face Beatriz Haddad Maia in the quarter-finals.

As the action at the Madrid Open intensifies, tennis fans can catch all the live coverage on Sky Sports. With the French Open at Roland Garros on the horizon, the clay-court season promises to deliver more thrilling matches and exciting moments for fans to enjoy. Stay tuned to Sky Sports for all the latest updates and matches from the world of tennis.