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Stefanos Tsitsipas moved to within one win of a third title at the Monte Carlo Masters on Saturday as he outlasted Jannik Sinner 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a tight semi-final.
The 12th-ranked Greek who was formerly a Top 10 regular, spent nearly two and three-quarter hours in holding off the world No. 2 who had won his previous nine matches.
Tsitsipas won back-to back trophies in the principality in 2021-22 and came into the week with titles this season at the Australian Open, Rotterdam and Miami.
The Italian was treated twice in the final set for a right knee problem; he began the set by breaking Tsitsipas, but lost it for 4-4 after saving four break points .
Tsitsipas said the victory was one of the best of his career.
“Today was a great day, I’m hoping for a good recovery and a fresh mind for the final. I hope to come out extra strong tomorrow.
“Jannik is one of the toughest I’ve faced this season; I had to overcome obstacles and find a way to win.
“I’m extremely proud of that. The way I managed the situation was pure excellence.”
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