Australian qualifier Max Purcell has eliminated world No.7 Casper Ruud in the second round at an ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, USA, 16 August 2023 | Leigh Rogers
Max Purcell has recorded the biggest win of his career to move into the third round of the men’s singles draw at Cincinnati.
The 25-year-old Australian qualifier scored a 6-4 3-6 6-4 victory against fifth-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud in second-round action at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament.
This is the first top-10 singles victory of Purcell’s career.
It continues an impressive run for world No.70 Purcell, who has won seven of his eight matches in the past fortnight.
Purcell has qualified for two ATP Masters 1000 tournaments during this period, as well as posted two top-20 victories.
He joins exclusive company with his latest effort against world No.7 Ruud, who…
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