Casper Ruud defeats Tomas Machac to win the Geneva Open championship | Tennis News

Casper Ruud Clinches Third Gonet Geneva Open Title

Casper Ruud, the second seed, showcased his dominance on the court by clinching his third Gonet Geneva Open title in four years in Switzerland. The Norwegian player displayed his resilience and skill by securing two victories on Saturday to claim the championship.

In the semi-final match against Italian Flavio Cobolli, Ruud faced a tough battle, losing the first set 1-6. However, he bounced back strongly to win the next two sets 6-1, 7-6 (4) after the match was delayed due to heavy rain on Friday.

Ruud then swiftly moved on to the final, where he faced Tomas Machac from the Czech Republic. Despite a challenging start, Ruud managed to turn the tide in his favor by winning the final three games of the first set. He maintained his momentum in the second set and capitalized on three double faults by Machac to secure a 7-5, 6-3 victory in one hour and 47 minutes.

Reflecting on his win, Ruud expressed his satisfaction with his performance throughout the tournament, stating, “It was a challenging week, but today was fantastic. I feel very happy to win again here in Geneva. It’s been a very good season so far.”

Meanwhile, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard claimed his maiden ATP Tour title at the Open Parc final in Lyon, defeating sixth seed Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a thrilling 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) encounter. With the French Open at Roland Garros set to begin soon, tennis fans can look forward to more exciting matches and intense competition on the court.