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Stefanos Tsitsipas faces an unfamiliar and grueling path at the upcoming summer hardcourt Masters 1000 tournaments, entering the qualifying rounds of both the National Bank Open in Montreal and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. According to reports from Eurosport and tennis authorities, the Greek star has hit a competitive “Ground Zero,” opting to reset his trajectory and rebuild his form after a challenging stretch on the ATP Tour.
Why Tsitsipas Hit ‘Ground Zero’
According to Eurosport, the decision to play the qualifying draws stems from a desire to “repartir sur quelque chose de différent”—to start fresh with something different—following a period of fluctuating results, ranking shifts, and early-round exits.
The Road Through Montreal and Cincinnati
Tennis World France emphasizes the rarity of this milestone for the former world No. 3, who last navigated a Masters qualifying draw nearly eight years ago during his rise on the professional circuit.
Next Confirmed Checkpoint
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