Monte Carlo Masters FINALS LIVE streaming: World No.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas successfully defended his Monte Carlo Masters title as he defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in straight sets. With the title, the World No.5 has now won his first ATP title in 2022. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates.
Monte Carlo Masters FINALS LIVE: Stefanos Tsitsipas defends Monte Carlo Masters title, defeats Davidovich Fokina in straight sets in final
🏆 STEFANOS II 🏆@steftsitsipas defends his #RolexMCMasters title with a 6-3 7-6 win over Davidovich Fokina in Monte-Carlo! pic.twitter.com/7jTzXO6zLB
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With his one-hour, 34-minute victory, Tsitsipas has become the sixth player to win back-to-back Monte Carlo titles in the Open Era joining Rafael Nadal (2005-12, 2016-18), Juan Carlos Ferrero (2002-03), Thomas Muster (1995-96), Bjorn Borg (1979-1980) and Ilie Nastase (1971-1973).
In a standout week, the third seed produced consistent and aggressive tennis to capture his first title since he triumphed in Lyon last May. Tsitsipas overcame 2019 titlist Fabio Fognini, Laslo Djere and second seed Alexander Zverev in straight sets, but survived a major scare in the quarter-finals against Diego Schwartzman, rallying from 0-4 in the third set to advance.
Monte Carlo Masters FINALS LIVE: Stefanos Tsitsipas defends Monte Carlo Masters title, defeats Davidovich Fokina in straight sets in final
The first player outside of the Big 4 to defend a Masters 1000 title since Juan Carlos Ferrero in 2002-2003 Monte-Carlo…@steftsitsipas is THAT special 👑#RolexMCMasters pic.twitter.com/QrgBzYvWMD
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The 23-year-old, who defeated Andrey Rublev in the championship match in Monte Carlo last season, will climb to No. 2 in the ATP Race To Turin on Monday. The Greek has now won eight tour-level trophies, with four coming on clay.
Tsitsipas got off to a positive start in the summit clash of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday as he won the first set 6-4 against Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Tsistipas started the game slowly as Fokina initially challenged the Greek after breaking him early to take a 2-1 lead. The World No.5 however kept his cool and made a comeback immediately by breaking Fokina. He then began dominating as he broke Fokina two more times before sealing the first set 6-4.
R32: d. Djokovic
R16: d. Goffin
QF: d. Fritz
SF: d. Dimitrov
F: l. to TsitsipasUNREAL run, @alexdavidovich1 🙌#RolexMCMasters pic.twitter.com/Jhke9pjFvq
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Fuelled by momentum, Tsitsipas then seized further control at the start of the second set as he overpowered Davidovich Fokina with his ball-striking. The 23-year-old broke for a 2-0 lead, but Davidovich Fokina showcased the grit, which has seen him achieve breakthrough results the week. Pumped up and in the zone, the Spaniard began to club the ball with greater width, soaring back to 4-4. However Tsitsipas fought back strongly as the game went into the tie-breaker.
Tsitsipas would not be denied a second Masters 1000 crown, though, playing more consistently in the tie-break as he forced errors from Davidovich Fokina with his width to triumph.
Monte Carlo Masters FINALS LIVE: Stefanos Tsitsipas defends Monte Carlo Masters title, defeats Davidovich Fokina in straight sets in final
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