Norway's Casper Ruud stormed to a 7-5 3-6 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final with a gutsy performance that showcased his claycourt mettle.

Rafael Nadal knows how to conquer trophies in Caja Magica, winning four crowns between 2010 and 2017. The 22-time Major champion praised Ruud and his performance, congratulating him on his career-best title and calling it a well-deserved one.