Fans always love a close game of tennis, and Stefanos Tsitsipas knows exactly how to deliver one. The talented tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Jordan Thompson to go to the next round in the ongoing 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Well, the game wasn’t easy at all as Jordan Thompson gave tough competition to Stefanos Tsitsipas, but as always, Tsitsipas found a way. Let’s dive into detail how the game actually panned out.
A Close-Fought Contest
Even though Tsitsipas defeated Thompson, it was a very close game. The game between the two giants took place on Tuesday, and there was no looking back from it.
A brilliant game between the 3 time champion Tsitsipas and Jordan Thompson was one to look out for. The final score read 4-6, 6-4, and 6-2; the game was way too close.
Thompson was taking the lead quite easily in the first set, but the thundering comeback from the 3 time champion was what the fans wanted to see; Tsitsipas found a way, as he always does.
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Views of Stefano Tsitsipas After The Game
It was a great game, and Stefano Tsitsipas was all praises for the opponent. Stefano believed that it is hard to predict what your opponent will do, and that leads to major issues.
Tsitsipas congratulated Thompson for a brilliant first half. It was in the middle phase of the second set that things started to change, and there was no looking back.
Nobody Gave An Inch
The game wasn’t easy for either of the players. According to Infosys ATP Stats, Thompson dropped just 4 points on the serve in the opening set.
The comeback wasn’t simple, so Tsitsipas had to take an aggressive route in the second set. He went on to move inside the baseline to apply more pressure, and things started to work.
When Tsitsipas started to apply more pressure, Thompson cracked and ultimately made a mistake with the smash. Stefano worked on that mistake and won the game. Such is the value of experience.
Record-breaking Stefano Tsitsipas
Right when you thought Stefano isn’t such a great player, he beats you left, right, and center. Stefano Tsitsipas is the winner of 3 previous ATP Masters 1000 events from the 4 he has played.
Tsitsipas has a record of 21-3, and if he wins this title, he will be behind the legendary Rafael Nadal only – a great company to be together in.
Who Will Stefano Tsitsipas Face Next?
As Stefano got a hard-earned win against Jordan, he will be facing the winner of Nuno Borges vs Pedro Martinez.
This particular game will be his 3rd round contest and the 26 year old will be more keen to make a subtle impact moving ahead.
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