Monte-Carlo, April 15 (IANS) Stefanos Tsitsipas dispatched Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 to win his third Monte-Carlo title in 4 years.
Along with his one-hour, 37-minute win, Tsitsipas grew to become the fifth participant to win three or extra Monte-Carlo titles, becoming a member of Rafael Nadal (11), Bjorn Borg (3), Thomas Muster (3) and Ilie Nastase (3).
“It has been very tough, so to be again on the podiums, profitable tournaments simply feels superb. The third time is much more particular than the primary or second time. That is an unbelievable win for me. Capturing that win right this moment was nerve-wracking. I actually needed this trinity. I’m extraordinarily comfortable right this moment,” mentioned Tsitsipas.
After taking the primary set on his second set level, the twelfth seed, Tsitsipas saved one break level in his opening service sport of the second set.
Ruud struggled to seek out the courtroom with consistency on his forehand within the first set, continuously overhitting. Whereas he improved within the second set, he was unable to seek out the required degree to harm the Greek.
In a tense 13-minute seventh sport, Tsitipas fended off three break factors earlier than holding. He then gained a decisive break himself to seal victory, ATP studies.
The Greek, who has gained 11 tour-level trophies, together with three Masters 1000 titles, will return to the High 10 for the primary time since February on Monday when he climbs to No. 7.
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