13 Apr, 2024, 10:46 ET
The meeting that took place between Stefanos Tsitsipas (12th in the ATP ranking) and Jannki Sinner (2nd) for the semifinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. In almost three hours of play, The Greek won 6-4, 3-6 and 6-4 against the Italian to reach his third final in this competition.
The Greek turned the match against Sinner to reach his third Monte-Carlo final. getty
What this match was can be titled as a rollercoaster of emotions. During the first round, the dominance of the two-time tournament champion was evident with solid shots and a lack of tennis on the part of the Italian. The second set was the complete opposite, where the protagonist was the current number two in the ATP ranking, with solid shots and a relentless level. However, the third set took away all the cameras…
With great ease, Sinner began to distance himself from the Greek on the scoreboard to the point of almost going 4-1 with two breaks in his favor, however, The line judge made a blunder that cost her the match. The Greek committed a double fault that the judge saw as good, this meant that the Italian could not keep the game and, from that moment, the Greek’s comeback began. From 1-3 to 6-4 in favor of Tsitsipas.
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In this way and as it did in 2021 and 2022, The Greek lightning is back in the definition for the Monte-Carlo title with an effectiveness, so far, of 100%. It is also the first final that will be played in 2024, which also allows him to get into the Top 10 again starting next week.
For its part, it is Sinner’s second defeat so far this season. He had just fallen in front of Carlos Alcaraz (3rd) for the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters 1000, thus leaving him with a record of 25-2.
As an addition, It is the third time in Tsitsipas’ career that he has managed to beat two Top 5 in the same competition. Madrid 2019 and the ATP Finals 2019 They were the two scenarios where he achieved it and, with the victory against Sinner and Zverev, he adds Monte Carlo 2024.
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Now he waits to meet his rival in the final who comes out of the duel between Novak Djokovic (1st) and Casper Ruud (10th).
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2024-04-13 14:46:00
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