The quarter-final match at the Geneva Open was an exhilarating three-set battle between Casper Ruud and Sebastian Baez, with Ruud emerging victorious to secure a spot in the semi-finals alongside Flavio Cobolli, Novak Djokovic, and Tomas Machac.
Casper Ruud, the tournament’s second seed, successfully defeated the No 5 seed, Sebastian Baez from Argentina, with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory, securing his semi-final berth at the prestigious Tennis Club de Genève, Parc des Eaux-Vives on Thursday night.
Up next, Ruud is scheduled to face Italian Flavio Cobolli, where he will aim to continue his winning streak and advance to the highly-anticipated title match against the top-seeded Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, who emerged triumphant over Tallon Griekspoor in the quarter-finals, is now poised to take on Tomas Machac in another exciting semi-final showdown.
In the previous round of the Geneva Open, Ruud displayed his prowess by defeating Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner in a hard-fought battle, ultimately claiming victory with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 scoreline.
On the other hand, Sebastian Baez, ranked No 20, had demonstrated his strength in earlier matches, earning his place in the quarter-finals after defeating Sumit Nagal from India (7-6, 6-3) and Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena (6-3, 6-0).
The remaining matches in the quarter-finals of the Geneva ATP 250 also saw fierce competition, with Flavio Cobolli securing a victory over Alexander Shevchenko with a 6-4, 6-4 score. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic continued his dominant form by defeating Tallon Griekspoor with a final score of 7-5, 6-1, and Tomas Machac triumphed over Alex Michelsen with a 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory.
As the Geneva Open progresses, tennis enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the upcoming semi-final clashes, hopeful for more captivating matches as the tournament nears its thrilling conclusion. These remaining matches promise to offer exceptional displays of athletic prowess and unwavering determination as the players vie for a coveted spot in the title match.