Ruud resisted Alcaraz's first two break opportunities at 1-1 and 2-2. But with the first set delicately poised, the Spaniard struck in the seventh game.

Alcaraz was match point down in the second set at 5-3 and 5-4, saving the second with a forehand pass. He finally won 6-7 (10), 7-5, 6-3.