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Tsitsipas aiming for 'top two' after defending Monte Carlo crown

Tsitsipas said he is aiming to finish the season in the world's top two after successfully defending his Monte Carlo Masters title with a hard-fought victory over Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Sunday's final. Third seed Tsitsipas hammered 21 winners and made only 11 unforced errors in the Monaco sunshine to win 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) in an hour and 36 minutes. It was the 23-year-old Greek's eighth ATP title and first in 11 months as he made the perfect start to the clay-court season.

‘Magician’ Guimaraes to the rescue as Newcastle come back to sink Leicester

NEWCASTLE: They call him a magician on Tyneside — and now the world knows why.

Stefanos Tsitsipas' Monte Carlo Masters win puts him on a list of four who can win the French Open says Greg Rusedski

Former British No.1 Greg Rusedski believes Stefanos Tsitsipas’ victory at the Monte-Carlo Masters puts him amongst an elite group of four players capable of winning the 2022 French Open. The Greek world No.5 saw off unseeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets to secure his first title since Lyon last year. Ad/> Tsitsipas has now won a total of four titles on clay – including back-to-back triumphs in the Principality – and Rusedski feels it puts the 2021 Roland Garros runner-up in a strong position to go one better in Paris this year.

Novak Djokovic discovers results he needs to avoid Daniil Medvedev stealing No 1 spot

Novak Djokovic's world No 1 ranking is under threat from Daniil Medvedev. The 26-year-old is currently sidelined following a hernia surgery but has few ranking points to defend over the clay season, meaning he could still steal the top spot from the Serb. With Djokovic set to play next week's Serbia Open before the Madrid and Rome Masters, he has learned what he must do to go into his French Open title defence as the world No 1.

Spence adds third title belt with TKO over WBA champ Ugás

ARLINGTON, Texas: Errol Spence Jr. took a few rounds to find his rhythm and range after a long layoff. In the end, he had another championship belt.

Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, Jazz beats Mavs in NBA playoff openers

MEMPHIS/DALLAS: Anthony Edwards was glad to get a victory in the first playoff game of his career. Now, he and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves, want much more. Edwards scored 36 points in his postseason debut, and the seventh-seeded Timberwolves stunned the No.

Saudi International winner Harold Varner III shoots 63 to take RBC Heritage lead

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.: Harold Varner III shot an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead in the RBC Heritage on Saturday in pursuit of his first PGA Tour victory.

Defending champion Tsitsipas to face Davidovich Fokina in Monte Carlo final

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas brushed aside Alexander Zverev on Saturday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters final against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the conqueror of world number one Novak Djokovic.

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Tsitsipas aiming for 'top two' after defending Monte Carlo crown

‘Magician’ Guimaraes to the rescue as Newcastle come back to sink Leicester

Stefanos Tsitsipas' Monte Carlo Masters win puts him on a list of four who can win the French Open says Greg Rusedski

Novak Djokovic discovers results he needs to avoid Daniil Medvedev stealing No 1 spot

Spence adds third title belt with TKO over WBA champ Ugás

Timberwolves stun Grizzlies, Jazz beats Mavs in NBA playoff openers

Saudi International winner Harold Varner III shoots 63 to take RBC Heritage lead

Defending champion Tsitsipas to face Davidovich Fokina in Monte Carlo final