I am feeling confident and playing really good tennis. It’s going to be a big challenge but I’m up for it.”
Ruud has also been in fine form in Madrid, defeating top seed Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals before overcoming Diego Schwartzman in the last four.
The Norwegian is aiming to win his first Masters title and climb into the world’s top 10 for the first time in his career.
Draper and Ruud have never met before on the ATP Tour, setting the stage for an intriguing final between two in-form players.
Watch Jack Draper take on Casper Ruud in the Madrid Open final live on Sky Sports Arena from 5pm on Sunday.