Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alejandro Fokina will showdown in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters 2022. Reigning champion Stefanos Tsitsipas is one win away from becoming only the sixth player in the Open Era to defend his title in Monte-Carlo. Standing between him and the trophy is 22-year-old Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who has been the tournament’s surprise package. The Spaniard produced a major upset by beating World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the second round and also got the better of Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals. The Greek had an easy run save for an epic quarterfinal clash with Diego Schwartzman. Both players have looked in good form throughout the week and the final promises to be an exciting affair.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Vs Alejandro Fokina: Match Details
- Tournament: Monte Carlo Masters
- Date: 17 Apr 2022, Timing 6:30 PM
- Venue: Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
- Surface: Clay
- Round: Final
- Category: Men’s Singles
- Prize money: €5,802,475
Stefanos Tsitsipas Vs Alejandro Fokina: Head-To-Head
Tsitsipas heads into this match with a 2-0 record over Fokina. Their last meeting was at the Rotterdam Open this year which Tsitsipas won 7-5, 6-7(1), 6-4.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas Vs Alejandro Fokina Match Prediction: Who Will Win This Match?
Tsitsipas will enter the final as the overwhelming favorite but Davidovich Fokina should not be written off given the players he has beaten this week, including Worl No.1 Novak Djokovic. The World No. 5 is a complete player on clay. He has a strong backhand and a topspin-heavy forehand with which he will look to dictate the match against the Spaniard. To top it off, he also has a big serve which has been very consistent in recent times. Davidovich Fokina will have to bring his A-game in this match to have a chance against an in-form Tsitsipas. He will need to use his powerful groundstrokes to counter Tsitsipas’ aggression and throw in a drop shot every now and then to disrupt the Greek’s rhythm.
Prediction: Tsitsipas to win in 3 sets.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Last 3 Performances
- Monte Carlo Masters: Semifinal- b. Zverev 6-4, 6-2
- Monte Carlo Masters: Quarterfinal- b. Schwartzman 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-4
- Monte Carlo Masters: Round of 16- b. Dere 7-5, 7-6(1)
Alejandro Fokina Last 3 Performances
- Monte Carlo Masters: Semifinal- b. Dimitrov 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-3
- Monte Carlo Masters: Quarterfinal- b. Fritz 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
- Monte Carlo Masters: Round of 16- b. Goffin 6-4, 6-1
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Stefanos Tsitsipas Vs Alejandro Fokina Broadcasting And Live-Streaming
USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on the Tennis Channel.
UK: Viewers in the UK can also watch the competition live on Amazon Prime Video.
India: Indian viewers can watch the tournament live on Tennis TV as well.
Europe: European viewers can also watch live on SkySports.
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