Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrated his third Monte Carlo Masters victory, dubbing it the "Holy Trinity," which has revitalized his confidence in his game. His convincing 6-1, 6-4 win over Casper Ruud marked his third title triumph on the Riviera, a feat he hadn't anticipated but deeply cherishes, especially after a challenging period in recent months.
Arriving in Monte Carlo with his lowest world ranking since 2019, Tsitsipas acknowledged the tough times he had endured and expressed gratitude for returning to winning form. Despite modest results leading up to the tournament, he displayed remarkable tennis, stunning top-ranked players like Jannik Sinner in the semifinals with what he described as "unbelievable, ruthless tennis."
In the final match, Tsitsipas demonstrated his dominance, producing 30 winners against Ruud's 20 to secure victory in 98 minutes. He attributed the win to a focused mindset and a desire to complete the hat-trick of Monte Carlo titles, which he considers more special than his initial triumphs.
Tsitsipas's father and coach, Apostolos, emphasized his son's determination and belief in his abilities, describing him as a dreamer who holds onto his aspirations with youthful vigor. Ruud, acknowledging Tsitsipas's exceptional performance, expressed regret for his inability to mount a stronger challenge and vowed to continue striving for major titles in the future. Despite the loss, Ruud remains optimistic about his prospects, aiming to break barriers and claim significant tournament victories.
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