Casper Ruud retains Geneva Open title by beating Joao Sousa

GENEVA: Casper Ruud retained his Geneva Open title by beating Joao Sousa 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (1) in the final on Saturday.

One day before the French Open starts in Paris, eighth-ranked Ruud's seventh career title on clay courts lifted his record in finals to 8-3.

The Norwegian has never been beyond the third round at Roland Garros. Ruud has been drawn in the first round against French fans' favorite, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who will retire after the tournament. Agencies

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