World #5 Casper Ruud takes on in the final of the ATP Dallas Open, a 500 level event. Ruud reached five ATP finals last season, and is into his first this year while Denis Shapovalov continues his comeback into the ATP top 50,

Norway's Casper Ruud outlasted Spain's Jaume Munar 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Saturday to reach the ATP Dallas Open final.Ruud hit a backhand down-the-line winner to grab a 4-2 tie-breaker lead, took a 5-3 edge when Munar was wide with a backhand volley and went to 6-3 on an overhead smash.

Casper Ruud has revealed that the nasal strip he has been wearing this year was purchased from a “shady webpage”. The Norwegian initially bought the accessory to aid a blocked nose, only to realise it also helped him breathe better when on the tennis court.

Jaume Munar (No. 64 in the world) meets Casper Ruud (No. 5) in the semifinals at the Dallas Open.Munar heads into the semifinals after winning in three sets, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, over

Casper Ruud is through to the final of the ATP Dallas Open after a thrilling three-set victory over Spain’s Jaume Munar on Saturday. The world number five triumphed 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) to reach his first ATP final of the year.

The semifinals for the ATP Dallas 500 indoors in Texas are set, with Casper Ruud the #2 seed taking on Spain’s Jaume Munar, while American Tommy Paul faces a resurgent Denis Shapovalov for a spot in the final.