Norway’s Casper Ruud Dominates Cameron Norrie in Madrid Open Last-16 Victory; 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 faced off against Britain’s Cameron Norrie, delivering a commanding performance that saw him clinch a straight-sets victory. The Norwegian player took the opening set 6-2 in just 31 minutes, breaking Norrie three times. Despite a more competitive second set, Ruud maintained his composure to secure a 6-2 6-4 win.

Meanwhile, Nadal thrilled the home crowd with a hard-fought win over Argentina’s Pedro Cachin. The match lasted over three hours, with Nadal eventually emerging victorious with a 6-1 6-7 6-3 scoreline. The Spanish star credited his ability to be unpredictable in the crucial moments for his success.

In other matches, top-seeded Jannik Sinner overcame Pavel Kotov, while Daniil Medvedev fought back to defeat Sebastian Korda. The women’s singles saw defending champion Aryna Sabalenka stage a comeback win against Danielle Collins, setting up a quarter-final clash with Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.

As the tournament progresses, fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage of the Madrid Open and upcoming clay-court events leading up to the French Open. With top players like Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur, and Coco Gauff in the mix, the competition promises to deliver thrilling matches and exciting storylines.

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