Rio Open: Ruud beats Monteiro to reach semifinals

Norway's Casper Ruud celebrates his victory over Brazil's Thiago Monteiro at the quarterfinals of the Rio Open tennis tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.

Norway's Casper Ruud has defeated Brazilian Thiago Monteiro 6-2, 7-6 in a quarterfinal match at the Rio Open.

The Norwegian won the first set easily, but the second was a lot more competitive that saw the pair go to a tiebreak.

Ruud controlled it and advanced to the next round of the tournament where he will face Pablo Carreno Busta in the semifinals.

 


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