With the help of painkillers, Casper Ruud overcame a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final on Friday.

This Sunday, the decisive match of the Madrid Open will feature Jack Draper and Casper Ruud. While neither player began the tournament as a top favorite, both steadily advanced through the rounds, capitalizing on the early exits of some of the sport’s biggest stars to reach the final day. Now, both players reflected on their journey to the final.

With the help of painkillers, Casper Ruud overcame a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final on Friday. Ruud is to face Jack Draper, who beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-3,