Alex De Minaur vs Casper Ruud For The Title 🏆 | Acapulco 2024 Final Highlights

Alex de Minaur faces off against Casper Ruud for the Acapulco title!
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[@VelveteenDreamer]

His impressive defensive skills were always his best ability. What changed in the last few months though is his offensive game, it has improved A LOT. He takes the ball earlier, can put great power on it, better volleying, better serving too. All this combined makes Alex a serious threat for any player nowadays. Congrats ! Good to see Casper playing well too.

[@dudemanismadcool]

Hey agree with that. Despite steadily improving offensively throughout all of last year, the steps he has taken over the last few months is absurd.

[@romeshkirpalani848]

We need more such players to end the Djoker's career

[@pawshands9706]

I completely agree with your assessments. Alex has been on or very near the baseline waiting to pounce on anything short. Casper is one of the best athletes this sport has, and he was kept moving throughout. Good job Alex 🎉🎉🎉

[@papigringo5692]

Spot-on, I couldn't say it any better.

[@sammy-ly5tq]

"makes Alex a serious threat for any player nowadays" The lies y'all tell yall selves. He has not done or won anything different that he did last year, but somehow in y'all warped brains y'all saying he's changed, like he didn't just lose in the 1st round in his last tournament.

[@DanTuber]

That 2nd last point was unreal.

[@warrenguy76]

Yup! The penultimate point 😉 was insane!

[@user-cy6xl3vd3f]

It was absolutely ridiculous, I've rarely seen something like that in tennis 🤯

[@ramjeenakka586]

Rudd had two chances to finish the point tho

[@richardgarrison8328]

Yeah it was great wheels from demon but it was just a choke from Ruud. Nothing that crazy about it

[@theviniso]

@@richardgarrison8328 shush, it was great

[@eugenetzigane]

What a fantastic, grunt-free, gentlemenly final!

[@hoangtoduc6557]

So true!!

[@invinciblebeast1915]

Bro got a vendetta against half the atp tour

[@eugenetzigane]

@@invinciblebeast1915 you got me all wrong bro. I love Carlitos, Djoker, Danny Meddy, and Rafa et.al.. But I just appreciate the quieter players too, especially since they are less common.

[@ronwatts5827]

Recall what Federer (pretty quiet plaer) said, when asked what it would be like playing players from the 60's....one of the things he noted was: "it would be much quieter". However, regardles of how noisy the ATP has become...go watch some of the WTA's matches, particularly players like Sabalenka (scary noisy)

[@CrisLifeCoach]

😂 indeed 🎯 this grunt men and women are so annoying 🙄 and the players who think they’re entertainer by their behavior instead of their tennis 🫣

[@Kakashi2Gaiden]

Ruud is basically this gens David Ferrer, good retriever, good baseline, good serve, good net play no special weapons

[@CrisLifeCoach]

And good runner-up… not easy to change that with the champs around both of them

[@twit_t9668]

Tennis needs more classy, friendly and respectable players like De Minaur and Ruud around.

[@BassByTheBay]

Totally agree. And I wish more players celebrated like he did. He respects his opponent and the ump by prioritizing the hand shakes, _then_ letting loose with the celebratory yell. I'm sick of players who just drop on the ground or hop around yelling as soon as they get match point while the opponent is twiddling his thumbs, waiting at the net.

[@hm2011100]

@@BassByTheBaycouldn’t agree more. I remember being at United Cup 2022 when Tsitsipas ran to hug his friggin Dad for a full minute before shaking Berrettini’s hand as an afterthought

[@anonusniogsonisrgnip]

deminaur is a jerkoff tho

[@CrisLifeCoach]

Tennis and the World by now…

[@PopsipopGaming]

I just love De Minaur's defensive game. Such a beauty to watch. That rally in the final game was insane!

[@matekovacs4228]

beauty? it makes tennis ugly. How is that enjoyable watching players, who just throwing back the ball from everywhere?

[@PopsipopGaming]

@@matekovacs4228 Ugliness is what makes tennis that much more enjoyable

[@imalwaysright]

What in the Windows 95 quality is going on!! 😂😂😂😂

[@iZealot]

They published it right after uploading, before waiting for KZbin to process the video. It'll probably improve in quality in a few minutes/hour. Someone just wanted to go to bed instead of waiting? :)

[@keenan1651]

Honestly a old Nokia could record better

[@rafaelodossantos4210]

This is from north korea channel

[@chad7694]

​@@rafaelodossantos4210 can confirm. He's right. Currently watching it in my bunker

[@Sm_techy]

True😂

[@Merlin481]

that 5-3 point in the second was the point of the year. holy fuck

[@projectx5154]

No. The point of the year was a final point of AO24 final when Novak Djokovic 🇷🇸🐐🐺🥇👑 beat Janick Siner🇹🇷🥱🏸💊🏳️ in 3 sets 6-1 6-2 6-0

[@haajiryabre335]

@@projectx5154in what planet? That Surely didn’t happen on earth.

[@benmysta]

​@@projectx5154 are you high?

[@arslaanpasha3334]

​@@projectx5154😂😂

[@ludwigvanbachmaninoff1981]

@@projectx5154 Alternate history timeline

[@sp129]

De Minaur has really come of age. His skill-set looks so enriched, and as the commentator said, his clarity of thought (e.g., shot selection, net approach) is downright impressive. He can still outpace the Roadrunner, but that's reserved as a last resort. Still a step or two removed from the top 5 or 6, the very best, but he could be the next player to win his 1st Masters 1000.

[@Drowwly]

De Minaur is unstoppable now

[@saberdiamond3425]

Unless your name is Sinner, but we don’t talk about that XD

[@dimi6975]

Umbert

[@ronwatts5827]

Probably win the next 5-6 majors

[@excalibur9545]

​@@ronwatts5827no 🙃

[@DannySuls]

Only by Sinner. 😜

[@luyin1961]

Both are nice guys, and somehow been written off as major contenders for being so nice. Hope they do well this year. Demon really improved a lot in the last year.

[@JohnSmith-or4ed]

That’s true. Look no further than the current world number one to find a self-righteous a-hole with zero grace and humility.

[@JohnSmith-or4ed]

Yes, they are both nice guys. Unlike the current world number one who’s a self-righteous jerk with zero humility.

[@huzcer]

​@@JohnSmith-or4edoh dear Fedal coper alert

[@sammy-ly5tq]

Theyre "written off" because theyre both average to mid level players with mid to average skills, has nothing to do with being "nice guys"

[@calebpettit9066]

​​@@sammy-ly5tqaverage to mid level? They are both on the higher end of the atp tour. De Minaur is now top 10 and so is Ruud and was a match away from #1, and played in 3 Grand slam finals, and finals of the atp finals.

[@user-sx1oe4mo6y]

De Minaur's varsatility exceeded Ruud consistency. Nice match.

[@fabiocongia7023]

The Davis Cup match against Sinner made de Minaur understand that to reach that level he couldn't rely only on defense but had to improve the weight of his groundstrokes. I'm happy he reached this level because he's a really nice guy and he deserves it.

[@ricklee5845]

The Demon runs faster than The Roadrunner - I've clocked it! What a performance. The Demon has a tenacity that no other player can match. He NEVER gives up. He's not worried about the scoreline. Such a little feller with such steely determination deserves rewards. 👍👍

[@millenium13constantin58]

Little? He is 6'00'' .

[@timwigglesworth6873]

@@millenium13constantin58 that's little in the ATP world

[@thebrave354]

It's not little at all , Federer and Nadal are 6'1 and Djokovic is 6'2 . He's little because of no muscle mass at all.​@timwigglesworth6873

[@HeavyTopspin]

@@millenium13constantin58 Dude weighs 152lbs (and I'd wager even that's a padded number), that's tiny for any athlete aside from marathon runner.

[@millenium13constantin58]

@@HeavyTopspinThat's what he was 7 or 8 years ago. They don't update them. Sinner is still listed 6'2'' and he is may be 6'5'' now.

[@luciobecker2637]

After hard defeat in Davis Cup with Sinner De Min improved again and reached a top 5 level. Greetings from Rome Italy

[@brandonm8901]

Got bageled by Rublev at the AO though. He is definitely an established top 10 but there is a big gap to the top 6

[@BluntedRazor98]

​@@brandonm8901 lol ok champ

[@huzcer]

No

[@sammy-ly5tq]

Lmfao stop

[@JacintaGib]

Both Sinner and him are good friends off court.

[@ogechukwuokafor9011]

I need to watch more of De Minaur's matches. He's had some really good wins this year and I still haven't seen anything besides speed that makes him beat players the way he does

[@patrikmarflak6559]

He started playing more aggressive, taking every chance to move forward. Before he was only grinding and running along the baseline, now he always looks to finish the points when he hits a good rally shot. He has never been this confident.

[@janeausten6419]

Agreed I think what has changed more than anything is his confidence. Beating Djoko at United Cup helped with that. I think De Minaur didn't have the belief in himself to belong in the top ten but now after some wins against top players he feels like he is worthy to be there

[@denisarleyferreira4854]

De minaur ta merecendo, ta jogando em alto nível. Melhor movimentação de pernas do circuito, n desiste de nenhuma jogada, parabéns!

[@rsvijayan5943]

Thank u all for this highlights and that of the previous match between De minur. and Tsitsipas!! Both well compiled ones,!!

[@YioYio8]

Incredible level of movement from Alex

[@user-io9xm1dj9q]

Don't you think Alex has been playing differently than before? He is more confident and resolute - If he continues to leverage his excellent footwork, improving shot variety and gaming the court geometry, he will stand more chance for grandslam

[@mariaagugo5062]

He's determined and mentally focused

[@romeshkirpalani848]

Rarely have I seen a player playing with such a mental, physical fortitude....Alex is a wonderful champion today❤

[@jasonchan74jcls]

congra to both, Alex plays so much better now, keep it up🎉

[@RamZar50]

de Minaur is playing with so much confidence. He’ll be very dangerous at Indian Wells.

[@jordanfischer7092]

I was hoping that last year too and then he lost in the first round😢 hopefully he will do better this year

[@RamZar50]

@@jordanfischer7092 de Minaur is a much better player now. Just in 2024, he has beaten Djokovic, Zverev, Rublev, Dimitrov, Ruud and Tsitsipas. He reached the final of Rotterdam and played well against Sinner. He’s tough to beat now.

[@jordanfischer7092]

@@RamZar50 yeah I know, we will see. I’ve been watching him for years now and it’s good to see him doing well.

[@RamZar50]

@@jordanfischer7092 de Minaur has a very good chance of winning his first Masters this year and qualifying for the ATP Finals.

[@jordanfischer7092]

@@RamZar50 yeah, he came close to a Masters last year and is playing better so far this year so should be a good chance

[@Teddy_Gautier]

Demon strikes again!! So stoked for him 🙏🏾

[@adamnabli9802]

Les deux meilleurs joueurs du circuit en terme de mentalité de respect et de classe ! Ça fait plaisir de les voir jouer ensemble en finale 🙏🏽 bonne saison à eux , on va suivre tout ça de près

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Congratulations, Alex! 🏆🎊

[@slowdownmovies4474]

from 06:37 crazy exhibition point... like Ruud didn´t want to finish that point, could kill the ball several times-

[@MrVoayer]

Excellent game of tennis from both players. Alex showed strength and tenacity that was impossible to beat. Congratulations to both players. Hats off to Alex !!!

[@orangecoolius]

4:14 was a killer for Ruud. About to go up 3-0 in the second set up 40-15, and Demon hits the corner off a late forehand return. Huge point and momentum shift.

[@jonathanotchengco9651]

Yeah, that backhand approach shot ruined him mentally

[@longlifevibes8842]

Congratulations to both guys, this was top quality... Alex keeps getting better and better. Court coverage is unbelievable 🎉

[@tqdam]

Fantastic match! Both players giving their heart. De Minaur has picked up his game in the last 12 months! Well deserved.

[@tasaneewantanakul8382]

Wish you all the best ALEX CONGRATS🏆👏

[@cks2020693]

De Minaur in the last few months reminds me of Roger Federer, hitting the ball very early for maximum aggressiveness, takes the net every chance he gets, serve&volley; and it's serving him quite well, most players in this era is not used to that level of aggressiveness and gets taken out of their comfort zone pretty quickly

[@alextran8757]

Lol...umm you cant be serious right? Definitely improving, but no comparisions with Federer...

[@cks2020693]

@alextran8757 did you even read? Nowhere did I say he's on Federer's level, all I said is his approach to the game being similar to how Federer played

[@alastairtheduke]

He needed to get more aggressive and since he doesn't have the firepower, why not take it on the rise?

[@Bbirks]

Except he doesn’t perform at a grand slam

[@megowopwop8545]

@@cks2020693 yeah totally fair comment. Federers game was to take away the time, and thats whats alex is doing these days, hes gotten more aggressive and its working!

[@mariaagugo5062]

I love those smiles from his box

[@matiusclicarelli700]

Imagine if deminaur had a half decent service game. He would probably be in the top 5 or better

[@LavoniaSantaella]

Alex De Minaur and Casper Ruud put on a show so good, even the Roadrunner would be impressed! 🏃💨🎾

[@Marcel20658]

Both are great players!

[@backhand4]

Always an amped crowd in Mexico for ATP and WTA tournaments. The energy was great!

[@NeoTokioo]

Both played amazing

[@doctornov7]

“A masterclass of athleticism, tenacity and early ball striking.” Perfect description of this match and De Minaur’s current form.

[@lorainecoetzee947]

Just thinking everything started last year when Alex won Acapulca last year. He keep playing better and better. So happy for this win he deserves this. That rally in the fifth game though it was excellent!

[@ralds7896]

What a wonderful game!

[@projectx5154]

Ruud just plays like a 75 score all around player in a video game. Nothing stands out in his game, he just hits the shots by the textbook. That's why his biggest reach is atp250

[@Franklin-12349]

I want to see Ruud's victory, but De Minaur played better, congratulations.

[@kevinhickey3515]

No drama with these two. Play and win great...play and loose..just get on with it. I like both players and great to watch......

[@nikhilguleria4836]

He is definitely knocking doors at top 4

[@huzcer]

Guy has spent a couple of weeks ever in ihe Top 10 and has scraped back in by 40 points 😂

[@sammy-ly5tq]

hes not even in the neighborhood

[@qzer1rules2]

Great match!

[@merthanozcan668]

The jaw dropping point at 6.38 tells quite much about De Minaur and the tennis game! Probably the best point of the year so far 💣🔥

[@jay_kulina]

The Tour is at its strongest since 2012! Amazing quality... and what about the unreal leaps ADM has made! He is playing like a top-5. He can beat anyone but Sinner!

[@javenue]

ADM cannot also beat IDK.

[@jay_kulina]

@@javenue Only IDK i'm aware of is i don't know...

[@javenue]

@@jay_kulina exactly )

[@jay_kulina]

@@javenue So your point was?

[@javenue]

@@jay_kulina The point is - Alex could beat anybody including Sinner. But to be a top-5 player he should do it on a regular basis. Currently he does not have any H2H advantage over Fritz or Rune, for instance.

[@carrouchito]

Fenomeno!! enhorabuena!!

[@francescadelogu5969]

Congrats De Minaur 🎉🎉🎉

[@mnztr1]

Demon is really playing his best tennis ever. Not just defensive but some cracking passing shots and amazing variety.

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

Terrific battle. De Minaur is no joke.

[@neyfosard]

Actually happy for Ruud. He is playing much better than in 2023. Promising for the rest of the season

[@potzysk2]

6:37 There is nobody in the world who could win that point other than Alex De Minaur! Fastest guy in tennis, never gives up on a ball.

[@degerertenerten7307]

I admire the humble and low profile act of both players esp. De mineur. No silly winning acts after each well received point. No searching for approval outside the court. A total integrity and stand out which is lacking in many successful younglings of today's tennis.

[@poseidon8680]

Remarkable Spauzzi! Congrats!🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@1zuta]

He has really improved his attitude and looks like a champion in the making. Well done Alex.

[@moggyproduction]

Congrats both

[@bigrobsydney]

Up until now, I did not know that tennis was played by greyhounds. Alex is so quick, when he turns off the light, he's in bed before its dark.

[@dmdasoriginal2714]

Gotta love DeMinaur. Inspiring tennis. Great behavior also.

[@evan3087]

As predicted, De Minaur bagged the title

[@ronwatts5827]

As predicted lol...Alex is ranked 9 Casper 11.....

[@evan3087]

@@ronwatts5827 Rank 18 humbert beat Rank 4 Medvedev. I couldn’t predict that for instance

[@ronwatts5827]

That is a bit of what is called "upset", though Medvedev has taken extra time off, and Humbert has had a very strong season to date. DeMinaur and Rudd are #9 and # 11...very close in skills and outcomes. In English and tennis no one would say "As predicted" when they play. When players are ranked that close there is no way to make a prediction (unless there has been an injury or sickness)

[@evan3087]

@@ronwatts5827 Ranks don’t help to predict, but the potential does. Hence, Ruud didn’t win a title for long time though he didn’t take time off.

[@user-op5kg7ht1y]

Good match, congratulations

[@sharonbaker1287]

❤Awsome from both players but I'm so thrilled that Alex won he is a. wonderful player to watch xxxx

[@Giannifan1]

De Minaur is getting better and better he deserves everything and now he’s a stable top ten

[@sei8ght]

The demon keeps improving and proving 👏 Congrats Alex 🎉

[@quentinhirschfeld9382]

Ruud changed his forehand technique.

[@dielaughing73]

Got that buggy whip going

[@fetzcou]

On fire!!

[@marco149]

De Minaur is a wall defensively, he can make any type of shots and his mental strength now is worth of a top 10, wouldn’t be surprised to see him hanging around in the top 6 zone.

[@kriordan25]

Makes this Aussie proud How good is he?

[@carlosalves4444]

Tell you what that mustash and the sombrero looks good on Demon. Well played to never easy defending the title.

[@johnylalnuntluanga1118]

Just wow ❤

[@saitejavalluru38]

I used to wonder while playing Tennis game on MiniClip with a flash player that who would have the speed 10 in real game ALEX DE MINAUR IT IS ! 🔥

[@paulj5336]

Wow 👏👏👏

[@---jm4cz]

We all could learn from Ruud‘s gracious in defeat 🙏😊 Congrats Alex, hope you will raise great one day 👍🏽

[@jesstruzak2340]

He is the best at losing in the finals

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

Surely Along With Nick K On ATP Tour- Best Players of This Generation Not To Have Won Masters 1000 Title.. Bring it..

[@Ushgulubululum]

De Minaur has taken another step forward. Now plays much more offensively and also serve and volley more. Congratulations on the ninth title.

[@Airfabio]

He deserved every single game and penny of this tournament. Finally his humility and sportmanship have been rewarded. Go Alex! Win another one 💪😉

[@jeffglass7348]

Wow!!!!!! Great job Alex!!!!!!!

[@caleblim6890]

De Minaur and his team have finally made the breakthrough tactically…he was never gonna be able to grind it out on the baseline against the bigger hitters, even with his speed and defence. Now he’s using his speed to get forwards and backwards and play a more aggressive all-court game. Good luck to him moving forwards, he’s in his prime now and his tennis is looking it!

[@thechill205]

7:02 the end of a exciting exchange wow! Alex is rising his game so good to watch.

[@ProbablyLying]

Demon proves himself again. He is now truly a force to be reckoned with.

[@zionhickerson15]

The speed demon is playing with massive depth these day. When he adds some weight to those shots, it will be dynamite. Happy to see your progress. Stuff dreams are made of!

[@TheShrivivek]

De Minnaur is so light on his feet and that’s why so quick .

[@mariarosariafacci8847]

Felicissima per te ALEX supermercato questo titolo yeaaaaaaa bravissimo👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪

[@smurfette1509]

Congrats to De Minaur. Always a class act. That one rally that I think happened at 5-3 was amazing. I think Ruud won that point. Ruud is also a class act and good to see him in the final. Also neat that Rune was in the crowd with his coach. (I wonder how many days his coach is going to last before Rune fires him again. LOL)

[@Funkytrip73]

Ruud hit it out. It happens when you drop your focus seeing that point is finally yours, you just have to hit it back in court. He kinda looked in disbelief there he missed it.

[@ravi5u]

Casper’s forehand now makes him look like a right handed Rafa. But the Demon is much improved and a class act. For a grinder he is quite fun to watch

[@glennrobertson8656]

Demon Go Go Go…..🎾🎾🎾🎾🏆 Top 10 position cemented now.

[@warrenguy76]

There are so many awesome title winners this year. Let’s see who comes out on top at the conditions at Indian Wells!

[@Marc443]

Both are great characters. Casper especially such a kind guy with a fantastic attitude but his game is very limited. Hopefully he will one day a bigger tournament than a 250-series. Hope for one grandslam title for him🤗

[@synhet84]

Demon was always fast bu damn; 2024 is a new fast !! UNREAL

[@JuandeDiosHernandezChave-yj1xj]

Alguien que me diga el nombre de la música que sonó al final ya cuando aventaron los drones ?

[@louiethehun8462]

De Minaur is hitting his prime baby!! 💪

[@Ian-bb7vv]

Brilliant

[@lucazuca]

maaaaan...how early does De Minaur hit! the ball? amazing timing!

[@EvilestGem]

What temperament from Alex. It's a real intimidating weapon. Sinner has it too!

[@pukulu]

De Minaur is very fast and he has increased his power over the last few years. Ruud did not have enough to overcome him.

[@pedroparamo6079]

MERECIDO TITULO PARA UN GUERRERO DE LAS CANCHA COMO DE MNAUR.,

[@minhduchuynh6274]

I feel sorry for Casper ! Lost 2 finals in a row and couldn’t win his first 500 tourney. He deserves more. Keep fighting, don’t give up

[@TennisChiKien]

Congratulation De Minaur! 🏆❤❤