Ruud Rolls Over a Rattled Davidovich in Madrid Masterclass
MADRID – If you blinked during the second set of the Mutua Madrid Open Round of 32, you probably missed it. Casper Ruud sent a clear message to the rest of the clay-court field on Thursday, dismantling the flashy but erratic Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1.
This wasn't just a win; it was a clinic in high-altitude, no-nonsense tennis from the Norwegian No. 1. Let’s break down how Ruud turned La Caja Mágica into his personal practice session.