Ruud beats Shapovalov to win Geneva Open title

Posted May 22, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Casper Ruud of Norway returns a ball to Denis Shapovalov of Canada during their final men's match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP) The Associated Press

GENEVA (AP) - Casper Ruud warmed up for the French Open by winning the Geneva Open final on Saturday, beating Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (6), 6-4.

Third-seeded Ruud served more cleanly and allowed no break-point chances to second-seeded Shapovalov.

Ruud clinched with his first match point when Shapovalov sent a backhand service return long. The 15th-ranked Canadian's record in finals fell to 1-2.

A second career title lifted Ruud's record to 2-2 in finals, all at clay-court events. The 22-year-old Norwegian's previous title was at Buenos Aires last year.

'œThis week has been unbelievable for me," said Ruud, whose ranking is set to rise from No. 21. 'œ(The weather) has been challenging this week but it was nice to get some sun today.'ť

'œI'm looking forward to Paris, I hope I can be in the second week," he said.

The main draw begins at Roland Garros on May 30.

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Denis Shapovalov of Canada returns to Casper Ruud of Norway during their final men's match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP) The Associated Press

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