Qualifier shocks Ruud in Acapulco

Casper Ruud suffered a shocking defeat in the second round of the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco, Mexico.

The 2022 US Open and French Open runner-up lost in three sets to Japanese qualifier Taro Daniel 5:7, 6:2, 6:7(5) in nearly three-hour clash.

The 30-year-old Japanese, ranked 125th in the world, won the last three points of the decisive tiebreak after Ruud took a 5-4 lead. Norway’s Ruud hit more winners (38:32) but committed 30 unforced errors compared to Daniel’s 12.

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UPSET ALERT 🚨@tarodaniel93 gets the biggest win of his career after defeating Casper Ruud 7-5 2-6 7-6 in an amazing match in Acapulco! 🔥@AbiertoTelcel | #CelebratingTennis30 pic.twitter.com/GmTk4i25sx

— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 2, 2023