Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the round of 16 of the tournament in Monte Carlo at the end of a match that lasted only 21 minutes. The reigning champion beat Benjamin Bonzi, who withdrew due to injury.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, eighth in Monte Carlo – Championship title won by ousting Benjamin Bonzi
ATP No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas had an easier-than-expected match against Benjamin Bonzi (48 ATP).
The match ended in the first set after only 21 minutes with a score of 4-1 in favor of the Greek.
The Frenchman explained health problems and was forced to withdraw.
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The Frenchman is forced to concede to Tsitsipas in Monte Carlo with a score of 1-4.#RolexMonteCarloMasters pic.twitter.com/zEhxkJPaNu
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 11, 2023
In the round of 16, Tsitsipas will play against the winner of the match between Nicolas Jarry (58 ATP) and Oleksiy Popyrin (94 ATP).
The Monte Carlo Masters takes place from April 9 to 16 on clay, has a total prize pool of €5,779,335, with Novak Djokovic as the top favorite and Stefanos Tsitsipas the champion of the last two tournaments.
What you need to know about the Monte Carlo Masters
- Player with the most titles: Rafael Nadal (11)
- Most doubles titles: Mike Bryan (6)
- Oldest champion: Nicola Pietrangeli (34 years old in 1968)
- Youngest champion: Mats Wilander (18 years old, 1983)
- Lowest Champion: Andrew Pattinson (49th in 1974)
- Most wins: Rafael Nadal (73).
Source: Hot News
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