The Norwegian Kasper Road did not allow a rib that prevented him from reaching the Madrid open final. This Friday (2), Francisco Serundolo 6-4 and 7-5 defeated Argentina, without losing groups throughout the tournament, and won the decisive confrontation against British Jacques Dripper, the fifth key.
Rudd, who had already eliminated Taylor Fritz and Daniel Medvedev in the previous stages, need medical attention in the third match of the first group. Despite the discomfort, it managed to save 15 from the 18th breaking point that faced progress to its third final Master 1000.
His opponent will be Dripper, who was in a great stage and reached the third final of the season by beating Lorenzo Moutei, Italy 6-3 and 7-6 (4).
The current number 15 of the arrangement, Ruud is expected to return to the top ten with the campaign in Mothers. But the final classification was at risk early in the game.
“Frankly, I was not sure if I could finish the match,” Road admitted. “I felt something on the ribs still in heating, before I got to the field.”
“I felt pain in almost every blow, especially in looting. Fortunately, I received a quick service. Not a lot to do – it’s only three minutes with a physiotherapist. Now I will conduct more detailed tests.”
Rudd said he took some pain relievers and began to feel better as adrenaline increased.
“I hope it is not dangerous, but it was very sharp pain,” he added. “It was definitely not an ideal start, but I managed to keep packets and play great tennis in important times.”
This Sunday’s decision will be the final Na Crab Final – among the active players, only Novak Djokovic has more final in these tournaments, with 34.
