On the same day, in the men's singles semifinals of the 2024 Mexico Open tennis championships in Acapulco, Mexico, Norway's Ruud defeated Denmark's Rune 2-1 and advanced to the final.
Norway's Ruud celebrates his victory after a match on March 1. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Francisco Cañedo).
On March 1, Denmark's Rune returned the ball during the match. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Francisco Cañedo).
Denmark's Rune in action on March 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
On March 1, Norway's Ruud returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
Denmark's Rune in action on March 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
On March 1, Norway's Ruud returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
On March 1, Norway's Ruud returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
Norway's Ruud in the game on March 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
Norway's Ruud (left) and Denmark's Rune greet each other after a match on March 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
Norway's Ruud celebrates his victory after a match on March 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.
Norway's Ruud celebrates his victory after a match on March 1. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Mengxin.