Barcelona Open: Casper Ruud earns straight sets win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in final-ZoomTech News


Casper Ruud gained his first title of 2024 as he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight units to win the Barcelona Open.

Norwegian third seed Ruud defeated the Greek fifth seed 7-5 6-3 to assert the most important title of his profession.

It’s the first time the 25-year-old, who’s ranked sixth on the planet, has gained an ATP 500-ranked occasion.

“For me it means so much, that is my largest title that I ever gained,” mentioned Ruud.

“It is one thing I’ve chased for a very long time already. I’ve by no means gained a 500 earlier than or a 1000. I have been to a couple finals however all the time got here up somewhat bit quick.”

Ruud, a three-time Grand Slam runner-up, was damaged early by the 25-year-old Tsitsipas however broke again within the sixth sport, earlier than occurring to transform one among two set factors at 6-5.

He then opened up a 4-1 lead within the second set after Tsitsipas hit a forehand into the online to concede a break, earlier than seeing out victory in 91 minutes to finish the Greek’s 10-match successful streak.

The win additionally avenged Ruud’s defeat by Tsitsipas in final week’s Monte Carlo Open closing.

Elsewhere, Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff earned a straight units win over American Taylor Fritz to win the BMW Open in Munich.

Fourth seed and residential favorite Struff beat the third seed 7-5 6-3 to safe a maiden ATP Tour title on the clay-court ATP 250 occasion.


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