Casper Ruud reaches first Masters 1000 final with victory in Miami
Casper Ruud booked his place in his first Masters 1000 final with a comfortable win over Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Open.
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Ruud topples Zverev to reach Miami Open semi-finals
Casper Ruud beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Miami Open semi-finals on Wednesday and compound a difficult start to the year for the world number four.
'Massive talent': Thanasi Kokkinakis, Jenson Brooksby exit Miami Open with praise from Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Jenson Brooksby may have exited the Miami Open in the round of 16, but they did so with ringing endorsements from two of tennis’ top players. Kokkinakis, 25, saw his five-match winning run at the Masters 1000 event — which started in qualifying — ended by world No. 4 Alexander Zverev.
Watch: Tennis Star's Pocket Trick Leaves Miami Open Audience In Awe
Norway's Casper Ruud not only pulled off an upset win against Alexander Zverev, but also completed the win in style as he displayed some unique skills and tricks with the ball during the Miami Open quarter-finals. Ruud put on a complete performance as he enthralled the crowd during his three-set demolition (6-3, 1-6, 6-3) of Zverev. With the eyes in the crowd constantly monitoring the movement of star player Zverev, Ruud made his time count in the middle with quirky antics. Such was one instance where he nonchalantly opened one of the pockets in his shorts to collect the ball straight from the other end of the court. As soon as Ruud pulled it off, the crowd went into a frenzy and burst into a big round of applause for the Norwegian player.
Casper Ruud is ‘feeling a little bit good’ after ‘extra special’ win over Alexander Zverev in Miami
Casper Ruud overcame a second-set slump to claim the biggest win of his career as he dumped Alexander Zverev out of the Miami Open.
'It feels good' - Norway's Casper Ruud shocks Alexander Zverev to reach Miami Open semi-finals in style
Casper Ruud stunned second seed Alexander Zverev 6-3 1-6 6-3 to advance through to the semi-finals of the Miami Open. It is the first time the Norwegian has beaten Zverev as he set up an intriguing semi-final clash with Argentine Francisco Cerundolo as both look to make their maiden ATP Masters 1000 final. Ad/> Ruud was in inspired form as he downed the German with his serve on fire.
Ruud topples Zverev to reach Miami Open semi-finals
Casper Ruud beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Miami Open semi-finals on Wednesday and compound a difficult start to the year for the world number four.