Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters after his opponent Laslo Djere withdrew from their match due to injury. Tsitsipas, the World No. 12, will face either Nicolas Jarry or Tomas Martin Etcheverry in his next match. Tsitsipas expressed surprise at the abrupt finish but wished Djere a speedy recovery. He was pleased with his performance in the match, showcasing good consistency and pace on the ball. Tsitsipas, a two-time winner of the Monte Carlo Masters, is aiming to return to the top ten in men’s tennis and started his 2024 clay campaign on a strong note.
In his match against Djere, Tsitsipas broke the Serb’s serve in the fourth game of the opening set to take a 3-1 lead. He continued to dominate, going up 5-1 before Djere managed to break back. However, Tsitsipas sealed the set in his next service game, winning it in 35 minutes. Djere made a strong start in the second set but failed to convert break point opportunities. After going a break down, Djere decided to retire from the match after just over an hour of play. Tsitsipas will look to carry this momentum forward in the tournament as he aims to establish himself among the top-ranked players in the sport.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Italian qualifier Luca Nardi to set up a second-round clash with third seed Carlos Alcaraz. Grigor Dimitrov also advanced with a victory over Valentin Vacherot, while British No. 3 Dan Evans fell to Sebastian Ofner in a straight-sets loss. The competition at the Monte Carlo Masters is heating up, with top players vying for supremacy on the clay courts. Fans can catch all the action from the 2024 French Open live between May 26 and June 9 on discovery+ and Eurosport, showcasing the best of men’s tennis in one of the most prestigious tournaments on the circuit. As the tournament progresses, the excitement and drama are sure to reach new heights as players battle for supremacy and glory on the clay courts of Monte Carlo.
