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.”
Benedict Cumberbatch looks suave as he joins his co
China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines
Argentina's slump is forgotten after NZ is blown away at Singapore Sevens
Rublev beats Fritz to reach Madrid Open final against Auger
Amir Khan's £11.5m luxury wedding venue finally hosts its first marriage: Bride arrives on horse
Antetokounmpo sits, Lillard returns as Bucks face Pacers in Game 6 of playoff series
LeBron James UNFOLLOWS Diddy on Instagram after video of assault on ex
Is this the real meaning behind Kendrick Lamar's 'diss track' Euphoria?
Benedict Cumberbatch looks suave as he joins his co
Soccer fan arrested in Marseille as authorities investigate reports of Nazi salute, monkey chants