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Scandinavian Holger Rune: Casper Ruud showcased his tenacity and resilience as he battled his way into the 20th ATP final of his career, beating fellow Scandinavian Holger Rune 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling Mexican Open semifinal.

Ruud’s victory over the No. 7-ranked Rune was the 11th Top 10 win of his career, and his seventh such win on hard courts.

Despite Rune's strong start and early leads in the match, Ruud refused to back down, digging deep to claw his way back into contention. With the stakes high and momentum shifting back and forth, Ruud displayed nerves of steel and unwavering determination, rallying to secure a hard-fought victory after two hours and 23 minutes of intense battle.