WATCH: Local boy and Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc attends Monte Carlo Masters
Several F1 drivers have a soft spot for Tennis and are thus, often spotted making appearances.
Charles Leclerc Monte Carlo Masters (Via: Imago, Instagram, screenshot)
The Monte Carlo Masters is one of the most famous and reputed tennis tournaments worldwide. An array of tennis players hail the courts and provide entertainment to fans around the globe. On the other hand, some of the F1 drivers are also known for their passion for tennis. Subsequently, Charles Leclerc was spotted at the tournament.
The final match was played between the finalists, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The tournament is renowned for its entertainment and it usually attracts celebrities and sportspersons from various spheres. Moreover, the match was held near Monaco, the hometown of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, and subsequently, he was spotted in the arena during the final match.
The 26-year-old was spotted with his girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux.
The local boy took the limelight at the match and had several eyes centered on him. On the other hand, the match was won by Tsitsipas in straight sets of 6-1 and 6-4, which made the Greek a three-time winner of the coveted Monte Carlo Masters.
Lando Norris was also spotted at the finals
Just like Leclerc, McLaren F1 driver, Lando Norris also has his second home in Monaco. This made the latter take the time to dress up and also make an appearance during the Monte Carlo Masters.
Norris has a well-known reputation in the paddock for his fascination with various sports alongside F1.
The McLaren driver, though being in the same stadium, was in a different place than his F1 pal. Moreover, there were other sportspersons also present at the match such as former Italian footballer, Francesco Totti, former German Tennis player Boris Becker, and many more.
Apart from this, the drivers ramp up their preparations for the Chinese GP next weekend. With Red Bull fearing that they might not be up to pace, the circus would be open for some to claim a win at the Shanghai International Circuit.
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