Gonet Geneva Open—Geneva, Switzerland
No. 2 seed Casper Ruud continued his robust play on clay-courts by claiming his eighth profession title on Saturday in Geneva, Switzerland. Overcoming the fixed resistance from his opponent Joao Sousa, Ruud finally prevailed 7-6(3), 4-6. 7-6(1).
Including to his title earlier this 12 months in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ruud wanted three hours and one minute to seal his victory.
Enhancing to 3-0 in opposition to Sousa in lifetime conferences, Ruud will enter Roland Garros because the eighth seed.
Sousa, who owns 4 profession titles, will transfer as much as No. 63 on account of his efforts.
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Open Parc Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes Lyon—Lyon, France
Prime seed Cameron Norrie captured his fourth profession title on Saturday in Lyon, France, defeating Slovak Alex Molcan 6-3, 6-7(3) 6-1.
In a match that lasted two hours and 31 minutes, Norrie struck six aces, gained 72 % of his first serve factors and broke serve on 5 events.
By no means dealing with his opponent on Tour earlier than, Norrie improved to 24-12 on the season and can head into Roland Garros in good type. The Brit additionally captured the title in Delray Seashore, Florida earlier this 12 months and reached the finals in Acapulco, Mexico.
Molcan, who was showing in his third profession ATP Tour ultimate, is presently being coached by Novak Djokovic’s former longtime coach, Marian Vajda.
The 24-year-old will transfer as much as No. 38 on the planet when Monday’s rankings are launched. He’s additionally slated to face high ranked Djokovic within the second-round of the French Open.
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