Cam Norrie knocked out of Madrid Masters by Casper Ruud, Nadal survives scare

In a thrilling day of tennis at the Madrid Masters, Britain’s Cam Norrie suffered a third-round defeat to Casper Ruud, while Rafael Nadal survived a scare to secure a hard-fought victory over Pedro Cachin.

Norrie struggled to handle Ruud’s power as the Norwegian cruised to a 6-2, 6-4 victory in just over an hour. Despite a more even second set, Ruud’s impressive performance proved too much for Norrie to handle.

On the other hand, Nadal delighted the home crowd with a dramatic 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 win over Cachin. The Spaniard showcased his resilience and determination to come out on top after a grueling three-hour battle on the court.

Looking ahead, Ruud will face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last 16, while Nadal is set to take on Jiri Lehecka in the next round.

Meanwhile, other top players also made their mark at the tournament, with top-seeded Jannik Sinner defeating Pavel Kotov and Daniil Medvedev overcoming Sebastian Korda in a tough three-set match.

In the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run with a commanding victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo, setting up a quarter-final clash with Beatriz Haddad Maia.

As the action heats up in Madrid, tennis fans can catch all the excitement on Sky Sports, with coverage of the clay-court season leading up to the French Open at Roland Garros. With a dedicated tennis channel and live streaming options, fans can stay up to date on all the latest matches and results from the world of tennis.