FranceStefanos Tsitsipas reached the final of Monte Carlo Masters for the second time in a row, after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-2, on the afternoon of April 16.
Tsitsipas It only takes 75 minutes to take down Zverev, in a dominant position. The world number five will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final. After defeating Novak Djokovic in the second round, Davidovich Fokina defeated Taylor Fritz and Grigor Dimitrov both in three sets.
Tsitsipas successfully took advantage of five of eight break-points in the victory over Zverev on April 16. Image: ATP
Tsitsipas’ high bouncing shots make it difficult for Zverev. The German player is always in a chasing position, after losing the first serve game. The serving weapon wasn’t working on the clay court, leaving Zverev struggling to keep the game. He lost three of his five serve games in the first set. Tsitsipas could have won even more if he hadn’t lost his rhythm in the fifth serve, trailing 0-40 and saving just one break-point.
The first match of the second set was more even, when both players quickly finished serving games and did not let the opponent break-point. But, Zverev is still the one who makes more mistakes. In game six, he hit his forehand twice out and let Tsitsipas take advantage of the break-point. The advantage after this game helped Tsitsipas play excitedly and win the next game to increase the score to 5-2. Zverev continued to decline in the game that had to be won after that. In the situation of facing the opponent’s match-point, the German player has the opportunity to overflow the net. But, he couldn’t score from the smash, then catch the volley into the net.
“I played against Zverev many times and every match was difficult,” Tsitsipas said in a post-match interview. “He moves well and keeps a good rhythm. Zverev’s recent form has improved and you have to be ready for his every stroke. I played well, had a lot of good ideas on the pitch. I’m satisfied with the performance here.”
Returning serve was one of the factors that helped Tsitsipas sublimate against Zverev. According to ATP, the Greek player wins 47% of points from his opponent’s first serves. He increased the score against Zverev to 7-3, including three wins on clay. Last year, Tsitsipas defeated Zverev in five sets in the semifinals of Roland Garros.
The final match of Monte Carlo Masters between Tsitsipas and Davidovich Fokina will take place at 19:30 today 17/4.
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