In a thrilling semifinal match at the Monte Carlo Masters, Casper Ruud secured a historic victory over Novak Djokovic, winning 6-4, 1-6, 6-4. This marked Ruud's first win against the top-ranked Serb in their sixth encounter, setting up a final showdown against two-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas.
On the other side of the draw, Tsitsipas overcame a resilient Jannik Sinner in a hard-fought battle, prevailing 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Sinner, who had only suffered one defeat this season prior to this match, faced challenges with a physical issue during the deciding set, allowing Tsitsipas to capitalize and secure his spot in the final.
