Draper loses to Ruud in Madrid final

British number one Jack Draper missed out on a first ATP Tour clay-court title as Casper Ruud edged an absorbing Madrid Open final.

Draper, 23, was beaten 7-5 3-6 6-4 in the Spanish capital.

Despite losing the final, he will reflect on an impressive fortnight at the ATP Masters event.

Draper had previously never gone beyond the quarter-finals of a tour-level event on clay.

On Monday, he will rise to a new career high of fifth in the world rankings.

"I knew that Jack has been playing so well all year, so I knew I had to bring my A+ game. Jack is an incredible player," said Ruud.