Tsitsipas Triumphs Over Sinner in Monte-Carlo Masters Semifinal
In a riveting semifinal match at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Stefanos Tsitsipas showcased his championship pedigree by overcoming second seed Jannik Sinner with a scoreline of 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. The victory on Saturday propels Tsitsipas into the final, where he will be vying for his third consecutive title at this prestigious event.
The 25-year-old Greek, who previously lifted the trophy in 2021 and 2022, demonstrated remarkable composure. Despite Sinner’s aggressive comeback in the second set, where the Italian surged to a 3-0 lead, Tsitsipas managed to regain control. Sinner’s momentum was momentarily sustained as he took a 4-3 advantage in the final set, but an unfortunate injury to his right leg necessitated a medical timeout.
Although Sinner returned to the court, Tsitsipas re-established his dominance, winning three successive games to seal the match. Reflecting on his performance, Tsitsipas remarked,
Sinner’s form leading up to the match had been exceptional, with victories at the Australian, Rotterdam, and Miami Open. His only defeat in 23 matches came against Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells. On the other hand, Tsitsipas entered the contest with an 11-6 win-loss record for 2024 but has now solidified his return to the top 10 rankings after briefly falling out earlier this year.
The Greek star awaits the outcome of the semifinal between top seed Novak Djokovic and Norway’s Casper Ruud to determine his opponent for what promises to be a thrilling final showdown.
