Norway's Casper Ruud stormed to a 7-5 3-6 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final with a gutsy performance that showcased his claycourt mettle.

An inspired Casper Ruud defeated Jack Draper in three set to win the Madrid Open title on Sunday. The 23-year-old Briton fought back to level the match after losing the opening set, but it was three-time grand slam finalist Ruud who held the edge on the crucial points.

Madrid Open champion Casper Ruud says sky is the limit for beaten finalist Jack Draper after British No 1 reaches first clay-court final; Draper did not lose a set all week before meeting Ruud and has become new world No 5,