Casper Ruud defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 16 at the Italian Open on May 12. The Norwegian's progress came amid concerns over his opponent's left thigh injury during the match.
Ruud posted a three-word message of support on camera after the match, writing, “Feel better Lore.” In his post-match interview, he noted Musetti's ongoing physical issues from a prior contest and described the challenges of competing against an injured opponent without overthinking the situation.
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Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Italian Open just minutes before his second qualifying match on May 6. The 41-year-old Swiss player cited exhaustion after a grueling first-round win the previous day. Pablo Carreno Busta advanced via walkover.
Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters when Casper Ruud retired injured during their Round of 16 match. The Canadian won the first set 7-5 before Ruud stopped at 2-2 in the second set due to a calf problem. Auger-Aliassime became the first Canadian to reach the last eight of all nine ATP Masters 1000 events.
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Qualifier Wu Yibing secured his third career Top 20 victory by defeating second seed Casper Ruud 7-6(2), 7-6(1) on Tuesday at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC. Top seed Alexander Zverev also advanced with a straight-sets win over Corentin Moutet. Gael Monfils and Frances Tiafoe progressed in notable first-round matches.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame a set and a break deficit to defeat No. 28 Arthur Rinderknech 6-7(6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 on Monday. The Spaniard extended his unbeaten 2026 run following titles at the Australian Open and Doha ATP 500, while expressing frustration over opponents elevating their play against him.
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Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets to reach the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters for the third time in his career. The world number two shared a positive fitness update after struggling in his previous match. He now faces Alexander Zverev in the semifinals.
Novak Djokovic suffered a first-round exit at the Italian Open following a mid-match health scare. The Serbian lost to 20-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic in three sets.
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Jaume Munar secured a gritty victory over world No. 18 Karen Khachanov at the ATP Rotterdam 2026, winning 7-6(8), 3-6, 6-3 to reach his first quarterfinal there. A lighthearted moment during a changeover, where Munar struggled to open his water bottle and sought help from the chair umpire, provided comic relief amid the intense match. The 28-year-old Spaniard advances to face the winner of Alexander Bublik versus Jan-Lennard Struff.