ATP Casper Ruud Jack Draper Jakub Mensik Mutua Madrid Open 2025

Ruud's victory confirms a fact that had not occurred since 1991 in the Masters 1000

Andrés Tomás Rico - 4 May 2025

Ruud's victory confirms a fact that had not happened since 1991 in the Masters 1000. Photo: Getty Images.

Casper Ruud made history at the Mutua Madrid Open and lifted his first major title of his career. However, the Norwegian is not the only one to have won his first Masters 1000 this year. Previously, it was Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open and Jack Draper in Indian Wells, making it three new winners in four tournaments. Thus, an event has occurred that has not been seen since 1991, the year of the creation of the Masters 1000.

🏆 Indian Wells: Jack Draper 🇬🇧
🏆 Miami: Jakub Mensik 🇨🇿
🏆 Madrid: Casper Ruud 🇳🇴

📊 For the first time since 1991, 3 out of the 4 initial Masters 1000 of the season were won by players who had never been champions in this category. pic.twitter.com/528dZBLykR

— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) May 4, 2025

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