Following his defeat in the Barcelona final against Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas took to social media to express his gratitude and sportsmanship. In a heartfelt message, Tsitsipas bid farewell to the tournament, acknowledging the excellence of his opponent.
“Barcelona, you’ve been a blast! Hats off to @casperruud for a game well played! 👏🏼”
Tsitsipas’ gracious acknowledgment of Ruud’s performance exemplifies the spirit of fair play and camaraderie in professional tennis. Despite the disappointment of falling short in the final, Tsitsipas maintained dignity and respect for his opponent, underscoring the values of sportsmanship and mutual admiration within the tennis community.
As Tsitsipas reflects on his experience in Barcelona, his message serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and grace in both victory and defeat. With his positive attitude and sportsmanlike conduct, Tsitsipas continues to inspire fans and fellow players alike, leaving a lasting impression beyond the tennis court.
Casper Ruud in 2024
At the moment ranked no.6, Ruud played his last match on the 21st of April when he beat world no.7 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 6-3 in the final in Barcelona to win his 11th career title.
Currently, during this season Casper has achieved a 29-7 win-loss record. Ruud clinched 1 title in Barcelona. Casper was the finalist in Los Cabos, Acapulco and Monte-Carlo.
Ruud has won 1 title in 2024 in Barcelona. Ruud was the finalist in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open), in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) and in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).
Ruud won 11 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Ranked no.7, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 21st
of April when he was defeated by world no.6 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 in the final in Barcelona (draw).During this season the Greek has an overall 21-7 win-loss record. This year, the Greek won 1 tournament in Monte-Carlo. Stefanos got to the final in Barcelona.
Stefanos conquered 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo. Tsitsipas was the finalist in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Stefanos won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas squared off 6 times. Their current head to head is 3-3. Before, the last time they squared off, Casper Ruud won 7-5 6-3 in the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) on the 21st of April 2024.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.