5 h. ago Jack Draper bested by Casper Ruud in thrilling Madrid Open final

Draper’s stunning run in Spain ends in disappointment but he leaves having cracked the top five of the ATP world rankings for the first time in his career

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5 h. ago Jack Draper vows to come back stronger after defeat to Casper Ruud in Madrid Open final

Two-time French Open runner-up Ruud won the biggest title of his career as he edged a tight Madrid Open final

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6 h. ago Jack Draper falls at final hurdle as Casper Ruud wins Madrid Open

Britain’s Draper loses 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to 14th seed RuudRuud clinches his first Masters 1000 titleJack Draper’s excellent breakthrough run on the clay courts of Madrid was halted at the final hurdle in a bruising, physical tussle against the 14th seed Casper Ruud, who brilliantly held his nerve to win his first Masters 1000 title with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win.A two-time French Open finalist, Ruud was competing in the seventh significant final of his career. He had lost all six of those previous matches, including both those Paris finals in 2022 and 2023, the 2022 US Open final and the ATP finals. Finally, he has clinched the first significant title of his career. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago What time is Jack Draper playing at Madrid Open today? TV channel and live stream for final

Draper can win second Masters 1000 title this year

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51 h. ago Jack Draper books his place in the Madrid Open final as he closes in on winning his first clay court title

MATTHEW LAMBWELL: Jack Draper proved he is a man for all surfaces and all seasons, overpowering Lorenzo Musetti to reach his first clay court final at the Madrid Open.

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53 h. ago Jack Draper battles into Madrid Open final with thrilling win over Lorenzo Musetti

New world number five is yet to drop a set in Madrid

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53 h. ago Jack Draper strolls into Madrid Open final as clay breakthrough rolls on

World No 5 beats Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4)Draper will face Casper Ruud on SundayUpon his arrival in Madrid two weeks ago, Jack Draper was still just trying to find his rhythm on clay, a surface he knew he could play well on but one that had so far brought him nothing but misery.Now, after another of the best fortnights of his career, the 23-year-old will play for one of the biggest clay titles of all. He continued his sublime breakthrough run on Friday night by holding on in a bruising encounter with the 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti to reach the Madrid Open final with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Jack Draper vs Lorenzo Musetti LIVE! Latest result and reaction after semi

Winner will play Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday

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58 h. ago Jack Draper vs Lorenzo Musetti LIVE! Latest score and updates from Madrid Open semi

Winner will face Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday

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3 d. ago Coco Gauff demolishes Iga Swiatek to reach Madrid Open final

Reigning champion Swiatek failed to show her powers of recovery as Gauff cruised into the final

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5 d. ago Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal doubles down on brutal Real Madrid taunts

Lamine Yamal was unafraid of mocking Real Madrid following the Copa del Rey final and has doubled down on his comments when previewing Barcelona's Champions League match against Inter

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5 d. ago Arsenal’s Declan Rice turns sights to winning midfield battle against PSG

Real Madrid could not live with his relentlessness but how will Rice fare against João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha?Declan Rice went into Arsenal’s Champions League quarter‑final against Real Madrid knowing it was a chance to go to another level. Rise to the occasion against the kings of Europe and people would see the midfielder in a different light. Remember the boy who was kicked out of Chelsea at 14? The tearful one who travelled across London for a trial at West Ham, went on to captain them to their first trophy in 43 years, and left for £105m? Well, the thing you need to know about him is that he has never been afraid to meet a challenge head on and make people think twice about questioning his talent.So Rice backed himself when he faced Madrid and left Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Aurélien Tchouaméni in the shade by producing man-of-the-match displays in both legs. He drove Arsenal on, powering them forward, bending the tie to his will. Madrid, the re...

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6 d. ago Carlo Ancelotti makes final decision on Real Madrid exit as 'agreement reached'

Carlo Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid for a second spell in 2021 but the highly-rated Italian is poised to depart in the coming weeks amid interest from the Brazil national team

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6 d. ago Antonio Rudiger sent message from German FA as Real Madrid star faces enormous ban

Antonio Rudiger was sent off in Saturday's Copa del Rey final as Real Madrid saw their players struggle to contain their emotions with the defender throwing ice at the referee

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7 d. ago Antonio Rudiger apologises after throwing ice at referee in fiery Copa del Rey final

The German defender was sent off late on alongside teammates Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vasquez

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7 d. ago Antonio Rudiger faces 'historic ban' after throwing object and attacking referee

Antonio Rudiger was shown a red card after he reacted furiously to the referee during Real Madrid's 3-2 Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona in shocking scenes

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7 d. ago Antonio Rudiger faces huge ban after throwing OBJECT at referee in chaotic scenes

Tensions flared towards the end of Barcelona's Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid, with Antonio Rudiger sent off after throwing an object at the referee to spark chaotic scenes

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7 d. ago Three red cards, Jude Bellingham 'restrained' and an ICE PACK thrown at the referee: Real Madrid implode in Copa del Rey defeat by Barcelona

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is facing a lengthy ban for his actions during Los Blancos ' dramatic Copa Del Rey final defeat by Barcelona .

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7 d. ago Lamine Yamal is accused of showing a 'lack of respect' to the King of Spain after fans spotted surprise act during Barcelona's Copa del Rey celebrations after chaotic win over Real Madrid

The 17-year-old played 120 minutes for his side in the final at the Estadio de La Cartuja, with Madrid shown three red cards and Jude Bellingham restrained as chaos ensued.

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8 d. ago Barcelona win thrilling Copa del Rey and drive Madrid to red card fury

Final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (aet)Pedri 28 Torres 84, Koundé 116; Mbappé 70, Tchouaméni It was late, and they were tired, but with four minutes left and long after midnight in Seville, everyone prepared for penalties now, Jules Koundé found the strength to send a shot flying into the net and the Barcelona fans into raptures. The fireworks were lit and the men in blue and red sprinted towards him from all sides: here, at last, it was. An epic Copa del Rey final, a first clásico final in 11 years, had a winner. They had been a goal up and a goal down, they had thought they had a last-minute penalty to win it only to watch it get taken away from them again, but now it was 3-2 and the Catalan side had done it.Done? Not quite, but very nearly. On an extraordinary night, there was still one last opportunity for Real Madrid when Kylian Mbappé was fouled in the area and the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea pointed to the spot, only for the linesman’s flag to be up. They had fought a...

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