‘Ruthless’ Tsitsipas defeats Ruud for third Monte Carlo title

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.

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“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.”