Geneva Open LIVE: Defending champion Casper Ruud defeats Benoit Paire in straight sets to advance to Geneva Open quarterfinal

Geneva Open LIVE: Defending champion Casper Ruud sailed past Benoit Paire in straight sets in the second round of the Geneva Open on Thursday. The World No. 8 eased to a 6-3, 6-1 victory to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the event. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates. 

Geneva Open LIVE: Defending Champion Casper Ruud defeats Benoit Paire in straight sets to advance to Geneva Open quarterfinal

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Cruising through to the quarter-finals! 😎@CasperRuud98 takes out Paire 6-3, 6-1.@genevaopen | #GonetGenevaOpen pic.twitter.com/IGw1wEcAJE

— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 18, 2022

Ruud, who appeared to be at his best in his semi-final run in Rome, brought that form to Geneva clay, as he dominated Paire completely in the match.

A bright start from Paire saw the Frenchman break in the third game of the match, but Ruud’s accuracy and baseline power helped the World No. 8 reclaim the break immediately as Paire struggled for consistency. Ruud further broke the Frenchman’s serve as he raced to a 55-minute victory.

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Ruud is seeking an eighth tour-level title in Geneva, where his quarter-final opponent will be Thanasi Kokkinakis. The Australian earlier recovered from a difficult start to overcome Federico Delbonis, 1-6, 7-5, 7-5.

Geneva Open LIVE: Defending Champion Casper Ruud defeats Benoit Paire in straight sets to advance to Geneva Open quarterfinal