With the win of his 11th career title and his first since last summer, Tsitsipas restored his place in the winners’ circle. For the first time in five years, the 25-year-old fell out of the world’s top 10 after a difficult start to the season.
However, having won the Monte-Carlo Masters three times in his career, he will be back in the top group of the rankings on Monday.
After sealing the title on Sunday, Tsitsipas buried his face in his hands and sobbed. He later gave an explanation for his intense emotions, even though he had already won the championship twice. “It feels fantastic to be back on the podiums and winning events, it’s been incredibly challenging,” he remarked.
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“My family, friends, and, if there is a God, him, are the source of my immense gratitude for making this possible. I apologize, but I lost my speech. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved in this trip for making it possible.”
Tsitsipas, who has lifted the trophy in Monte Carlo three times or more, is the fifth player to do so. He acknowledged his desire to finish the trilogy. “The trinity is even more special than the first or second time,” the world No. 12 went on.
“I find this to be absolutely unbelievable. It felt so good to win today, even though I was nervous. I’m overjoyed that I finally obtained this trinity since I truly wanted it.”
After winning the championship, Stefanos Tsitsipas penned “fortune favours the fearless” on the screen (Image: Tennis TV)
After defeating Ruud, Tsitsipas scribbled “fortune favours the fearless” on the screen, and he gave a detailed explanation of why the saying meant much to him. “That was the quote that I shared before, it was all about that,” the 25-year-old continued.
“I really had to come out here and demonstrate that kind of tennis because I promised every single one of them that I’m not going to give up and that I’m going to get the most out of it.