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.
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