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MONACO: Casper Ruud finally got the better of Novak Djokovic, beating the top-ranked Serb 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 on Saturday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters final against two-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Tsitsipas won the earlier semifinal against a tiring Jannik Sinner 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to hand the Australian Open champion only his second defeat of the season.
Djokovic double-faulted on match point in his first career defeat in six matches against Ruud. He had never even taken a set off Djokovic before, including at last year’s French Open final.
“ I had to go out there and show my tennis as I promised every single of them [my team] I will make the most out of it. I am glad I presented on court and showed some ruthless tennis. From the beginning…
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“ I’m very proud of myself today. I had been waiting for a moment like this for a long time,
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“ It has been very difficult, so to be back on the podium, winning tournaments, just feels amazing,
Stefanos Tsitsipas,
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“ I managed the point relatively well and finished it with the winner,
Stefanos Tsitsipas,
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“ He is one of the toughest opponents I have faced so far and to find ways when there weren’t that many, I am proud of that,
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“ I'm super-happy, this is a day I will remember for a really long time,
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“ Today was a great day, I'm hoping for a good recovery and a fresh mind,
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“ No titles this year, that's not something I'm used to. I was starting the season most of my career with a Grand Slam win or, you know, Dubai win, or any tournament,
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“ It was tough for both of us. He is one of the quickest players on tour. He gets a lot of balls back that normally 99 percent of other players don't,
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“ I was very effective from the start, I had a lot of pace and gained momentum,
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“ There are many good memories here and stepping out and coming back revives those good memories. It brings me alive.
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