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Ruud Reaches Third Round, Celebrates 300th Win

1/23/2026

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Casper Ruud defeated Jaume Munar to reach the Australian Open third round on January 22, 2026, with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory.
This was Ruud's first third-round appearance in a major since the 2024 US Open.
Ruud earned his 300th tour-level win.
Ruud remained focused despite his wife Maria expecting their first child.
He will face Marin Cilic in the next round.

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Story summary

Casper Ruud defeated Jaume Munar to reach the Australian Open third round on January 22, 2026, with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory.
This was Ruud's first third-round appearance in a major since the 2024 US Open.
Ruud earned his 300th tour-level win.
Ruud remained focused despite his wife Maria expecting their first child.
He will face Marin Cilic in the next round.