The key to the game: Casper Ruud saved 15 Break Points against Fran Cerú at Madrid Open

ByDavid Mitchell
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It could not be for Francisco Cerúando (21 of the world ranking) in the semifinals of Madrid Open. The Argentine fell to Casper Ruud (15 °) by 6-4 and 7-5in two hours of play, and failed to get into a definition of a 1000 Masters Tournament.

The party, in general, had a low level, where neither of the two tennis players managed to show their best version. Then, Both sets were defined by detailsin which the Norwegian managed to use his hierarchy (he was number two in the world and played three Grand Slam, among other things) over the Argentine.

However, to close it, you will surely have the bitter taste of knowing that it had a lot of opportunities throughout the match. The three times when the rival service broke, he could not confirm with his serve: Break was up in the two partials (twice in the second manga).

It is worth mentioning that Casper served 5-5 0-40 in the second set, winning that game and the posterior. In addition to the three breaks mentioned above, Ruud saved a total of 15 Break Points! in the whole encounterfour in the first and 11 in the second. On the other hand, Francisco granted nine opportunities and could barely save four.

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David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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