Facing Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas played in this first round (1-6) of the final of the Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo. Titled in 2021 and 2022 on the Rock, the Greek is aiming for a third coronation in the Principality. Follow the match live.
16:24 – Ruud does not give up (1-6, 3-3)
Casper Ruud did not come far from the definitive knockout. The Norwegian rejected a break point for Tsitsipas who saw his opponent return to 3-3 after a wooden forehand.
16:23 – What a half-volley!
Superb half-volley forehand from Casper Ruud who pushes away this break point.
16:22 – Ruud on the defensive
While leading 40-15, Casper Ruud had to put away a break point after two unforced errors and a superb return from Tsitsipas.
16:16 – Tsitsipas controls (1-6, 2-3)
Stefanos Tsitsipas takes advantage of a new direct error on the side of Casper Ruud and continues his excellent performance today.
16:15 – Ruud settles
While Stefanos Tsitsipas continues serving and volleying, Casper Ruud has seen everything and releases a superb uncrossed passing pass.
16:14 – Ruud resists (1-6, 2-2)
More offensive and more regular, Casper Ruud commits fewer direct errors than in the first round. This allows him to stay in contact with Stefanos Tsitsipas, irresistible since the start of this final.
16:09 – Tsitsipas in management (1-6, 1-2)
Stefanos Tsitsipas saves another break point on his put-in before maintaining the advantage thanks to two serve-volleys. Since the start of this final, the 12th in the world has managed the important points better than his Norwegian opponent.
16:07 – Ruud cracks
On his second break point of the second set, Casper Ruud forces to make the difference but his forehand goes out behind the baseline.
16:01 – Ruud answers him (1-6, 1-1)
In difficulty since the start of this final, Casper Ruud remains solid on his throw and returns to 1-1. This is the first game won by the Norwegian since his first start.
15:56 – Tsitsipas continues (1-6, 0-1)
Seventh consecutive game for Tsitsipas. The Greek tries a last serve-volley on the second ball which pushes Ruud to force his return and make a mistake.
15:50 – Double fault to conclude (1-6)
After a double fault from Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas takes the Norwegian’s service for the third time in this final! The Greek won this first one-sided round (1-6) in 36 minutes.
15:48 – Ruud is lost
On the Rainier III court, Casper Ruud is unable to develop his game plan. The Norwegian faces the success of Tsitsipas, while committing unusual direct errors. Second set point for the Greek!
15:45 – Tsitsipas flies away (1-5)
What a finale from Stefanos Tsitsipas so far. The Greek competes against Casper Ruud, harassed and put in difficulty by the enormous blows of the 12th in the world.
15:37 – Double break (1-4)
Since the start of this final, Casper Ruud has committed eight unforced errors on the forehand, the last of which, synonymous with a double break for Stefanos Tsitsipas who takes off with the score in this first round.
15:34 – Beautiful people in the stands
For this final of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000, Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is present in the stands, as are Francesco Totti and tennis legend Boris Becker.
15:32 – Tsitsipas comes out (1-3)
Stefanos Tsitsipas holds on. The Greek saves three break points and confirms his break in advance. On his forehand, the 12th in the world often puts Casper Ruud in danger.
15:24 – The third is the right one (1-2)
On his third break point, Stefanos Tsitsipas seized the opportunity and crossed his forehand, leaving Casper Ruud a few meters from the ball. The Greek is the first to take his opponent’s service.
15:22 – Ruud saves the first chance
Serious start to the match from Stefanos Tsitsipas who grants himself three break points. The first is saved by the Norwegian.
3:20 p.m. – What a volley!
After a superb uncrossed forehand, Stefanos Tsitsipas decenters his smash. Ruud shoots a passing shot full center into the feet of the Greek who bends down well to make a nice forehand volley.
15:19 – Shutdown for Tsitsipas (1-1)
Superb start for Stefanos Tsitsipas who concludes his game with a new cross forehand.
15:18 – Tsitsipas takes the ascendancy
Around his powerful forehand, Stefanos Tsitsipas takes Casper Ruud on the Rainier III court.
15:17 – First game for Ruud (1-0)
While leading 30-0 on his faceoff, Casper Ruud lost two points before catching up and winning the first game of this final. Tsitsipas on duty now.
15:13 – Start of this final
Casper Ruud starts with an outside ace. Let’s go for this final of the Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo.
15:12 – End of warm-up
The two players returned to their bench. The start of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 final is imminent.
15:10 – Ruud serving
While the two finalists are warming up, Casper Ruud will begin the match serving under the eyes of His Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco, present in the stands.