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Aus Open: Ruud, Nishikori Survive Five-set Thrillers In Opening Round
Spaniard Jaume Munar: Sixth seed Casper Ruud survived a dramatic encounter on Sunday as the Norwegian overcame a Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 1-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena to reach the second round at the Australian Open for the fourth consecutive year.
Ruud struck 48 winners to 37 unforced errors and produced his best level in the fifth set, winning 93 per cent (13/14) of his first-serve points to earn a three-hour, 24-minute triumph under the roof on Rod Laver Arena, according to ATP stats.
The 26-year-old Ruud, who is a three-time major finalist, improved his five-set record to 10-6 with the victory and leads Munar 3-1 in the pair’s ATP Head-to-Head series.
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