The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open culminates in a compelling final between Norway’s Casper Ruud and Britain’s Jack Draper. Ruud, a seasoned clay-court specialist, seeks his first Masters 1000 title, while Draper aims to continue his meteoric rise with a second Masters crown this season.
Casper Ruud’s journey
Ruud has displayed exceptional form throughout the tournament, not dropping a single set en route to the final. His path included victories over top players such as Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev. In the semifinals, Ruud overcame Francisco Cerúndolo 6–4, 7–5, despite contending with a rib injury sustained during the warmup. He received medical treatment early in the match but managed to maintain his composure and secure the win. Ruud, currently ranked world number 15, is poised to return to the ATP top 10 and will contest his 18th career final on clay, a mark only surpassed by Novak Djokovic among active players.
Jack Draper’s breakthrough
Draper has continued his impressive form on clay, reaching his first ATP clay-court final. He secured a commanding straight-sets victory over Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, winning 6–3, 7–6 (7–4). This marks Draper’s second ATP Masters 1000 final this season, following his triumph at Indian Wells. At 23, Draper has now entered the world’s top five rankings.
Head-to-head: first meeting
This final marks the first-ever meeting between Ruud and Draper on the ATP Tour, setting the stage for an intriguing clash of styles.
Key statistics
- Ruud’s clay-court prowess: Ruud has not dropped a set in the tournament and has reached his 18th career final on clay.
- Draper’s rapid ascent: Draper has now entered the world’s top five rankings and has reached ATP finals on clay, grass, and hardcourt, becoming the youngest British man in the Open Era to do so.
Match details
The final is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. local time at the Caja Mágica in Madrid. The match will be broadcast live on Tennis Channel in the U.S., Sky Sports in the UK, and beIN Sports in Australia. Tennis fans can look forward to a thrilling final between Casper Ruud and Jack Draper, each aiming to etch their name into the tournament’s history.