Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world number eight, successfully began his title defense at the Monte-Carlo Masters tournament. In the second round, he defeated Australian Jordan Thompson, ranked 38th in the world, in three sets with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.
The match lasted 1 hour and 59 minutes. This victory extended Tsitsipas` lead in head-to-head encounters with Thompson to 4-1.
| Tsitsipas | Thompson | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 1 |
| Break Points | 4 | 2 |
| Total Points Won | 86 | 74 |
In the next round of the tournament in Monaco, the defending champion will face the winner of the match between Nuno Borges and Pedro Martinez.
