Casper Ruud has won his third title at the Geneva Open, becoming the first player to achieve this feat. Ruud's journey to the title included a series of impressive comebacks. He overcame Sebastian Ofner in the round of 16 after losing the first set, winning 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. In the quarter-finals, Ruud defeated Sebastian Baez 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. In the semi-final, he saved a match point before defeating Tomas Machac in the final 7-5, 6-3, securing his 12th career title and second title of the season. Ruud's performance solidifies his reputation as a formidable player on clay courts, with a record of 14-4 on clay this season.
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RUUD 3-time champion in Geneva π Casper Ruud beats Tomas Machac 7-5 6-3 in his 2nd match of the day to claim his 2nd title of the season, still on clay! 12th ATP title for Norway's player π§π» https://t.co/HI9TfY6hgG
Geneva X3 π @CasperRuud98 is used to winning here π #ATPGVA https://t.co/g1Zc4kk9Pb
Taking home the trophy in Geneva! π @CasperRuud98 defeats Tomas Machac in the championship match to win the title in Geneva for a third time! #ATPGVA https://t.co/KTjrGX8k86
π Casperβs Crowning Moment π @CasperRuud98 defeats Machac 7-5 6-3 for a third title in Geneva π€© #ATPGVA https://t.co/hs8tcr7Wka
Casper Ruud survives a crazy Saturday, saving a match point in the semifinal and then beating Tomas Machac in the final 7-5, 6-3 to win his 12th career title. 2nd in 2024 3rd in Geneva (2021, 2022, 2024). Hope he arrives fit in Paris. Surely one of the title favorites. https://t.co/k7VUINZNA5
The first-ever 3x CHAMPION in Geneva π 2021: π 2022: π 2024: π @CasperRuud98 | @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/QQe4zidVWw
RUUD ON THREE-PEAT πππ @CasperRuud98 becomes the first 3-time Champion in Geneva! https://t.co/3hhvTB0cSn
"That was a sizzler" π₯ @CasperRuud98 finding the forehand in the second π¨ #ATPGVA https://t.co/ZQZu5Wh95a
βοΈset away from becoming the first 3x champion in Geneva! @CasperRuud98 takes the opener 7-5 against Machac. @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/Q0ppBYl4Qr
Casper with the comeback πͺ @CasperRuud98 saves a set point on his way to a 7-5 first set over Machac! #ATPGVA https://t.co/o1yBQ5XGoc
Too good π @CasperRuud98 | @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/HtYoRhNPrm
π₯ Here we go again π₯ Casper strives for a third title in Geneva, as he sets up a spot in the final against Machac πͺ @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/KWwiXVCok1
Next stop π Geneva semi-finals! Casper brought the π₯ en route to a 6-3 3-6 6-4 victory over Baez. @CasperRuud98 | @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/5fb8AxlqmY
Casper gets the win πͺ @CasperRuud98 earns a hard fought victory over Sebastian Baez 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 and secures his spot in the semifinals in Geneva. #ATPGVA https://t.co/3iQQRUWehQ
Feeling Familiar π 2-time Champion @CasperRuud98 defeats Baez 6-3 3-6 6-4 for a third Geneva semi-final! #ATPGVA https://t.co/mlSOCV4i78
1 set away from the semi-finals π @CasperRuud98 takes the first 6-3 against Baez. @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/28XeNG5aOo
Comeback Casper! πͺ π³π΄ Ruud defeated Sebastian Ofner after dropping the first set in Geneva. He is now 14-4 on clay for this season. π #atpgva https://t.co/52m9eUfgBz
πQF Former champion @CasperRuud98 from a set down defeats Ofner 4-6 6-2 6-2 to advance into the quarter-finals! @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/0JDlqmProh
A comeback from Casper π₯ After dropping the opening set, @CasperRuud98 battles back to defeat Sebastian Ofner 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 and reaches the final 8 in Geneva. #ATPGVA https://t.co/mLs11Mu2h1
Locked in π After dropping the opening set, Casper Ruud bounces back to win the second set 6-2 over Sebastian Ofner. Headed to a deciding set in Geneva. #ATPGVA https://t.co/eN7EkXiNLH
Going the distance! π«‘ @CasperRuud98 levels the match taking the second set 6-2 against Ofner. @genevaopen | #ATPGVA https://t.co/GcDdFy8vLu
Volleying into the second π Sebastian Ofner is now one set away from upsetting second seed Casper Ruud! #ATPGVA https://t.co/0UeMpwIWKX