Ruud Reigns Supreme In Estoril, Tops Kecmanovic

Casper Ruud got back in the win column for the first time this summer topping No. 6 seed Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2, 7-6(7-3) to win the Estoril title.

“I feel great. It’s my first time in Estoril and first time lucky, I guess,” Ruud said on court. “To be here with the trophy this Sunday is very special. It’s been quite some months since I won my last title, so it’s very important.”

The 24-year-old Norwegian wins his 10th career title and first since Gstaad last summer. This was his 16th career final and first of the season. After a tough year, it was a great way to start on his best surface.

“I felt great. All my stay was great. Fans, great stadium, great atmosphere on this court,” Ruud said. “It was full every time that I was on the court it was a full stadium so thank you to everyone who is here today and also during the week.”

Ruud dropped just six total points on first serve and he saved all three break chances faced.

Kecmanovic falls, who was appearing in his fourth ATP final, falls to to 0-8 against Top 5 players and suffers his first loss in three matches to Ruud.

“You were too good today. Good job this week and good luck for the rest of the year,” Kecmanovic said. “Thank you to everybody who came out. It was my first time here. I really enjoyed playing in front of you guys and I really hope I can come back next time.”

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