Tennis Enthusiasts Witness Thrilling Semifinals at Monte Carlo Masters
Monaco, April 16th – In a captivating display of tennis prowess, the Monte Carlo Masters semifinals saw Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas clinch their spots in the final. The Norwegian Ruud, ranked 10th in the world, secured a hard-fought 6-5 1-6 6-4 victory against world number one Novak Djokovic, while Tsitsipas, a two-time champion in Monte Carlo, prevailed over Jannik Sinner in a three-set battle.
Ruud’s opening set victory against Djokovic set the tone for the match, with the Serbian superstar dropping his first set of the tournament. However, Djokovic fought back in the second set, leveling the match by conceding just one game. The deciding set proved to be a nail-biter, with the lead swinging back and forth. Ultimately, it was Ruud who sealed the victory, as Djokovic double-faulted on the match point, handing the Norwegian a place in the final.
In the other semifinal, Tsitsipas overcame a determined Sinner in a tight three-set encounter that lasted for over two and a half hours. The match swung in Tsitsipas’ favor when an incorrect call went against Sinner, who was on the verge of a double break lead. Sinner failed to challenge the call, and Tsitsipas capitalized on the momentum, winning four consecutive games from 2-4 down to secure his spot in the final.
“It was tennis at its highest level that I have been able to play,” said Tsitsipas. “He is one of the toughest opponents I have faced so far, and to find ways when there weren’t that many, I am proud of that.”
The stage is now set for an intriguing final showdown between Ruud and Tsitsipas, as they compete for the prestigious Monte Carlo Masters title.
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