Stefanos Tsitsipas gives a heartfelt speech expressing gratitude towards his opponent Casper Ruud, the audience, and the city of Monaco for their support throughout their tennis careers that started at the Futures circuit. He reflects on the long history he and Ruud have shared, leading up to the amazing moment of competing in front of the Monaco crowds. Tsitsipas also acknowledges Monaco’s support since 2018, thanking the city for inviting him as an ambassador of the Princess Charlene Foundation.
He appreciates the ball kids, drivers, and everyone involved in the tournament, expressing a desire to create more memories together in the future. Tsitsipas closes by praising the Monte Carlo club and wishing for its continuous growth and iconic status.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Ranked world no.12, Stefanos played his last match on the 14th of April when he overcame world no.10 Casper Ruud 6-1 6-4 in the final in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters to win his 11th career title.
This season Stefanos has managed to achieve an overall 17-6 record. This year, Stefanos won 1 tournament in Monte-Carlo.
Stefanos has won 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo.
The Greek won 11 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 4 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Casper Ruud in 2024
LLWLLLWLLW At the moment ranked no.10, the Norwegian played his last match on the 14th of April when he capitulated to world no.12 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-1 6-4 in the final in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
Until now, during this year Ruud has a composed 24-7 match record. Casper Ruud’s most significant performance of the present season was reaching the final in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte Carlo.
Casper was the finalist in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open), in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) and in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).
Ruud won 10 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 9 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud clashed against each other 5 times. Their actual record is 3-2 for Tsitsipas. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-1 6-4 in the final in Monte-Carlo (Monte) on the 14th of April 2024.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
