“Just a Monte Carlo specialist” – Netizens brutally slam Stefanos Tsitsipas as he crashes out of Mutua Madrid Open against qualifier Thiago Monteiro

Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a 6-4, 6-4 defeat in his first-round match at the Madrid Open.

“Just a Monte Carlo specialist” – Netizens brutally slam Stefanos Tsitsipas as he crashes out of Mutua Madrid Open against qualifier Thiago Monteiro

Stefanos Tsitsipas (Via Imago)

The Mutua Madrid Open saw a major upset take place yesterday as a resilient Thiago Monteiro outplayed sixth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas. Tsitsipas, in top form, emerged as a key player this season, kicking off the clay season with a title win at the Monte Carlo Masters.

However, he seemed a little off with his rhythm, and Monteiro was quick to pounce on the opening. He started with an early break and finished it with a break in the second set as well. Tsitsipas, who was 10-1 on clay this season before this match, lasted just 97 minutes against the Brazilian. 

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This was an unexpected defeat for the Greek ace, following recent victories in Monte Carlo and making it to the finals at the Barcelona Open. In the post-match interview, Tsitsipas credited his opponent and defended himself for the loss.

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However, that did not stop the fans from expressing their frustration with Tsitsipas. They started with the trolls and roasts on X. “You’re Stefanos Tsitsipas who is a Montecarlo specialist,” tweeted a fan on X.

Stefanos Tsitsipas knows he has lost on some important points

No.6 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas has had a roller-coaster of a year so far. After being dropped down outside of the Top 10, the 25-year-old fought his way back into the list and is now fighting to hold that position. Unfortunately, with the early 6-4, 6-4 loss at the Madrid Open, Tsitsipas lost important points. 

Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas (Via Imago)
Of course, you want to maximize and do your best in every tournament. In the end, that's what you work for, consistency. If you can earn 6,000 points on the clay tour, which is about the maximum, it's a great goal and you have to try to get the closest amount. Now, maybe I have taken a step back to achieve it. Now it is 1,000 points less, but I have to continue working for the points.
said Stefanos Tsitsipas via puntodebreak

Thiago Monteiro had been smart to play aggressively against Tsitsipas. His left-handed serves were the key to victory and with that, he made his way through to the next round.

The tennis fans loved the Brazilian’s performance but mostly had criticism for Tsitsipas. Take a look at some of the reactions to this match.

Monteiro advances to his first ATP Masters 1000 third round, setting up a match against Jiri Lehecka in Madrid. Lehecka, seeded 30th, secured his spot with a straightforward win over Hamad Medjedovic, 7-5, 6-4.

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