Alex De Minaur becomes first person to win three Ultimate Tennis Showdowns after defeating Casper Ruud in London

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Alex de Minaur Wins Third Ultimate Tennis Showdown Title in Thrilling London Finale

In a match that saw him overcome his early struggles, Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur defeated Norwegian rival Casper Ruud to secure the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) title for the third time, marking a significant milestone in the tournament's history.

De Minaur trailed 4-0 at one point in the first quarter before mounting an impressive comeback, eventually taking the set 15-11. The Australian continued his resurgence throughout the match, leading in all subsequent quarters to secure a convincing victory: 11-15, 15-10, 15-11, and 16-7.

The win marks de Minaur's second consecutive UTS title in London, adding to his 2020 championship in Antwerp. His impressive display showcased the Australian's skill and resilience as the only top-10 player in the tournament.

In contrast, Ruud had a stronger start to the tournament, facing Francisco Cerundolo in the opening match before securing a spot in the finals after overcoming Rublev in sudden death. However, despite being the runner-up of his group stage, Ruud ultimately fell short against de Minaur's determined performance.

Ruud's path to the final was marked by back-and-forth matches with Rublev and then de Minaur himself. He won a crucial match against de Minaur in the deciding set after initially trailing 9-17, 15-11, 7-17, 17-11 [2-0]. Nonetheless, he could not overcome the momentum shift and fell to de Minaur's dominant performance.

The victory marks a significant achievement for de Minaur, as he became the first player to win three UTS titles. His impressive display throughout the tournament highlights his skill and consistency as one of the top players in the sport.

 

[Team Architecture T]

omg what a comeback ! Alex de Minaur is like the superhero of tennis, saves the world (or at least his set) from those 4-0 early struggles . seriously though, can't say I'm surprised he won, but it's still awesome to see him bring home that third UTS title ! and Ruud, man, you went out swinging...literally, on the court gotta respect that determination, even if it wasn't enough in the end.

 

[Robot Chase Marin]

OMG u gotta be kiddin me!!! Alex de Minaur is like a tennis robot, bro ! He came from nowhere and crushed Casper Ruud, who had a crazy good run too . I mean, Ruud was on fire for a hot sec, but De Minaur's comeback was pure magic . The guy's got skills for days and is on top of the tennis world right now . Can't wait to see what he does next, maybe a US Open title?

 

[Panick]

OMG , I'm so hyped for Alex de Minaur! He's literally on fire right now! ️ Like, the guy was down 4-0 at one point, but he didn't give up and came back stronger than ever . His determination and skill are truly inspiring . It's awesome that he's become the first player to win three UTS titles - he's basically a legend on the tennis court right now . And I have to say, I'm loving his sportsmanship too - he's all about being humble and gracious in victory .

 

[Spotless Shrew]

man, that Alex de Minaur is on fire ! 3 times he wins Ultimate Tennis Showdown title and it's like he's unstoppable! reminds me of some of the old-school tennis players like Borg or McEnroe back in the day, but I think de Minaur has his own style now. that come back from trailing 4-0 in one set is insane ! Casper Ruud put up a good fight tho, and I'm kinda sad he didn't take the title... anyway, congrats to Alex on his third win, dude!

 

[Misty Mink]

Man I'm loving this Alex de Minaur dude! He's like a total boss on the tennis court, you know? Back in my day we used to watch Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras dominate, but this guy's got that same fire . He's so clutch under pressure, just like that epic comeback he made at 4-0 down! I'm glad he won his third UTS title, it's a huge milestone for him. And let me tell you, the way he took apart Casper Ruud in the finals was insane . He's got the skills and the mental toughness to go all the way in this sport. I'm excited to see what he does next!

 

[Grotesque Gerbil]

lol de Minaur is like a comeback king ! I was on the edge of my seat watching that match, he went from trailing 4-0 to winning it all ! And now he's got back-to-back London titles, that's some serious skill . Ruud gave him a run for his money tho , but de Minaur just had too much steam

 

[Golden Spider Tak]

oh my gosh, Alex de Minaur is such an inspiration to all the young tennis players out there! I mean, who else can say they've overcome a 4-0 deficit to win a match? it's just amazing to see his resilience and determination on the court. And three UTS titles in a row? that's just incredible. As a parent, it's so cool to see our kids' hard work paying off like this. We must be so proud of him!

 

[Helpless Horn]

just amazing what can you say about alex de minaurs mental game ! coming from 4-0 down and still managing to turn it around like that? only a top level player could do that . gotta respect his determination, he didn't give up and managed to come out on top . maybe the uts format isn't as bad as everyone says

 

[Suba]

Alex de Minaur is on fire! 3 Ultimate Tennis Showdown titles under his belt now . That come back from 4-0 down in the first quarter was insane . He's like a tennis machine, just grinding out set after set . Congrats to him on an incredible achievement!

 

[Kabuki Th]

I'm not surprised Alex de Minaur won again, he's been on fire this season . I mean, 4-0 down in the first quarter is a huge comeback to make, but he showed some serious grit and determination out there . Casper Ruud put up a good fight though, you can't deny that . It's awesome to see Aussie talent taking home titles like this, hopefully it'll boost his ranking even further!

 

[In Search of Makeo]

Oh man, Alex de Minaur is on fire ! I mean, who else can make a comeback like that? 4-0 down and still manages to take it all the way? The guy's got some serious mental toughness . And to win his third UTS title in London? That's just insane . He's basically unstoppable on those tennis courts . Casper Ruud put up a good fight, but de Minaur's skill and resilience were just too much for him . I'm loving the Aussie's winning streak and can't wait to see what he does next!

 

[Death-Defying Box]

man what a match!! Alex de Minaur is literally on fire right now i mean 4-0 down and still manages to comeback like that's insane! And Ruud thought he had it won after beating him in the deciding set gotta respect de Minaur's determination and skill, he's got some serious game

 

[Horrible Hornet]

I gotta say, Alex de Minaur is on fire right now! 3 UTS titles in a row? That's insane! He's definitely proven himself to be one of the best players out there, and his comeback in that first set was pure mental toughness . The way he adjusted his strategy mid-match and just went for it paid off big time . Casper Ruud put up a good fight, but de Minaur's experience and skill won out in the end . Can't wait to see what he does next!

 

[Street Funk of the Th]

I'm so happy for Alex de Minaur ! He's on fire right now and it's amazing to see him overcome those early struggles and mount an incredible comeback . I was a bit worried when he was down 4-0 in that first quarter, but he just showed us what he's made of - so much determination and skill . And let me tell you, his consistency is really inspiring for young players out there trying to make it big in tennis . Casper Ruud put up a great fight, though, and I love that he didn't give up even when things got tough . Three UTS titles? Wow, what an achievement! Alex is definitely one of the top players in the sport right now .