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Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during the semifinal match against Casper Ruud of Norway during day seven of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, on April 13, 2024. Julian Finney/Getty Images
Casper Ruud denied Novak Djokovic his shot at a third Rolex Monte Carlo Masters title, defeating the World’s top-ranked player 6–4, 1–6, 6–4 in the semifinals on Saturday in Monaco.
Ruud became the first Norwegian man to defeat a World No. 1 since the inception of the rankings in 1973.
