Tsitsipas sweeps aside Ruud to win Monte Carlo Masters for the third time, and then weeps
MONACO (AP) — Stefanos Tsitsipas swept aside Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to win the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters for the third time in four years, and then wept in his chair.
Tsitsipas sat holding his head in his hands, briefly crying as he took in his first title of the year and biggest tournament victory for two years.
“I’m very proud of myself today. I had been waiting for a moment like this for a long time,” said the 12th-ranked Tsitsipas, who reached a career-high No. 3 ranking in 2021. “I did not know what was going to happen this week.”
The big-serving Greek also won the title in 2021 and 2022 and this latest trophy at the Monte Carlo Country Club took him to 11 career titles overall.
“It has been very difficult, so to be back on the podium, winning tournaments, just feels amazing,” Tsitsipas said. “The third time is even more special than the first or second time. This is an unbelievable win for me. Capturing that win today was nerve-wracking, I really wanted this trinity.”
Related articles
NBA playoffs: Edwards leads Wolves to 98
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point2024-05-22Israel vows 'appropriate response' if Iran attacks its territory
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday vowed an "appropriate response" if Iran2024-05-22China unveils plan on equipment renewal, trading
Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows a seeding machine guided by the BeiDou Navigation Satelli2024-05-22Chinese vice president meets Cambodian King, Queen Mother
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom M2024-05-22Travis Kelce downs whiskey shot on slice of bread at Kelce Jam without Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce was spotted taking a whiskey shot from a slice of bread in true southern fashion as he2024-05-22North America witnesses total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse is pictured in Plano, Texas, the United States, on April 8, 2024. [Photo/Xinhu2024-05-22
atest comment