Ruthless Tsitsipas hails Monte Carlo ‘Holy Trinity’
STEFANOS TSITSIPAS hailed his third Monte Carlo Masters triumph as the “Holy Trinity”, claiming his golden week in the principality has restored faith in his game.
The Greek cruised to a 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Casper Ruud on Sunday to add to title triumphs on the Riviera in 2021 and 2022.
“Getting the Holy Trinity, as I call it, is something that I will fully cherish and take the most out of this moment,” he said.
“I did need a week like this a lot, especially the rough months that I have been through in the last half of 2023 until now.
“It hasn’t been the best of times in terms of where I wanted to be, so getting back here and winning the title is something that I was definitely not aiming for – it came naturally.”
Tsitispas arrived in Monte Carlo ranked at 12 in the world, his worst standing since January 2019.
He had a modest 11-6 record on the year and had won just one title since the 2022 grass-court season.
“Winning this tournament three times is something I would have never imagined,” said Tsitsipas.
“Even when I got it the first time, I obviously thought it was a great feeling and that place is special towards me,” added the 25year-old who had stunned
Australian Open winner and world No. 2 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.
“I showed some unbelievable, ruthless tennis.”
Ruud, twice a French Open runner-up, apologised to the capacity crowd for not being able to mount a consistent challenge to his Greek opponent.
“Congratulations to Stefanos for winning again, he’s been playing so well all week,” said 10th-ranked Ruud.
“You are now back where you belong (among the top players).”