Casper Ruud Dominates Cameron Norrie in Madrid Open Last-16, Nadal Survives Three-Hour Battle

Norway’s Casper Ruud and Spain’s Rafael Nadal showcased their dominance in the Madrid Open, securing their spots in the last-16 stage with impressive victories. Ruud defeated Britain’s Cameron Norrie in straight sets, while Nadal battled through a tough three-hour match against Pedro Cachin.

Ruud started strong, taking the first set 6-2 in just 31 minutes, breaking Norrie three times. Despite a more competitive second set, Ruud maintained control and secured a 6-2 6-4 victory. On the other hand, Nadal faced a tough challenge from Cachin but managed to come out on top with a 6-1 6-7 6-3 win.

Nadal expressed his satisfaction with the win, acknowledging the ups and downs of the match. He highlighted the importance of playing at home and the support of the crowd. In the upcoming matches, Ruud will face Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Nadal will take on Jiri Lehecka.

In other matches, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Bublik also secured victories to advance to the next round. The defending women’s singles champion Aryna Sabalenka staged a comeback win against Danielle Collins, setting up a quarter-final clash with Mirra Andreeva.

As the tournament progresses, fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage of the clay-court season leading up to the French Open. With top players competing and exciting matches unfolding, tennis enthusiasts are in for a thrilling experience. Stay tuned for more updates and matches on Sky Sports Tennis.