Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Casper Ruud in two sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters 1000. The 25-year-old Greek becomes the fifth player in the Open era (since 1968) to register his name in the tournament's record in triplicate.
Now he will play at the Conde de Godó, where he could meet Rafael Nadal, who won 11 times in Monaco. The Greek will return to the world 'Top 10' this Monday after eight weeks away. He will rise to seventh place in the rankings and officially present his candidacy for Roland Garros. He also achieved it after beating three players from the'World top 10: Alexander Zverev in the round of 16, Jannik Sinner (2nd) in the semi-finals and now Ruud (N.10) by 6-1 and 6-4. "It's incredible to taste victory again. There is a God up there!" exclaimed Tsitsips, who has the Principality's Rainier III track as one of his favorite places.