Jack Draper seeks Madrid Open glory as clay breakthrough beckons stay on Sky Sports activities

Jack Draper faces Casper Ruud in Sunday’s Madrid Open remaining – stay on Sky Sports activities – searching for his second ATP Masters 1000 title in as many months.

The British No 1 triumphed on the exhausting courts at Indian Wells in March and is now one match away from a breakthrough victory on clay within the Spanish capital.

Draper is but to drop a set in Madrid, overcoming Tallon Griekspoor, Matteo Berrettini, Tommy Paul, Matteo Arnaldi and most just lately Lorenzo Musetti to succeed in the ultimate.

A second Masters title in two months would go away Draper – who has already leapfrogged Novak Djokovic into the world’s prime 5 – solely 25 rating factors behind American world No 4 Taylor Fritz.

Draper assured forward of ‘huge problem’ in remaining

Talking after his semi-final victory, Draper defined why his current kind and performances had left him assured of overcoming the robust problem offered by Ruud.

Draper informed Sky Sports activities: “He’s a two-time French Open finalist and really accustomed to the clay. A giant professional, all the time provides his greatest in order that might be actual, actual problem.

“However I’m prepared after beating somebody like Lorenzo [Musetti]. I really feel assured to provide it my all and bodily good.

“I came through some five-setters at the Australian Open earlier in the year when not at my best and that has stayed in my memory.”

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ruud awaits

Ruud confirmed his class underneath strain to beat Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 7-5 to succeed in the ultimate.

World No 15 Ruud, who ousted Fritz and Daniil Medvedev within the earlier rounds, saved 15 of 18 break factors he confronted, together with seven in a marathon 14-minute sport within the second set, to make it by way of to his third Masters 1000 remaining.

Sunday might be Ruud’s 18th remaining on clay, with Djokovic the one lively participant to have reached extra finals (34) on the floor.

“I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to finish the match, honestly. I felt something in my rib during the warm-up, just towards the end before going out [on court],” Ruud mentioned.

“I felt it in nearly every shot, especially the serve. Luckily, I got some quick treatment on it. There’s not too much you can do, you only have three minutes [with the physio]. So I will go and check it out more now.”

Madrid Open remaining stay on Sky Sports activities

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