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.

ATP Monte CarloTsitsipas downs Davidovich to seal back-to-back Monte Carlo titles4 HOURS AGO /> “What a performance to win back-to-back titles,” he said on Amazon Prime. “We saw the list of six champions to do that. All of the other names were No.1s and Roland Garros champions.

/> “It’s exciting times for men’s tennis. You also have to give a lot of credit to Davidovich Fokina. He’s had a fantastic week.

There’s nothing to be ashamed about in his first final. He beat Djokovic and (Taylor) Fritz as well. I’m sure he’ll be back in a final again – maybe not at Masters level – but in the 250s and 500s.” The final as it happened: how Tsitsipas retained his crown Becker: Alcaraz will be world No.1 if he carries on at this rate Nadal injury a big set back, says legend Rusedski’s claim that Nadal and Djokovic will be in the running for another major title won’t raise many eyebrows despite doubts over their respective fitness and match sharpness.

Teen sensation Alcaraz’s credentials are more of a daring prediction and he is yet to win a match on clay this season after bowing out to Sebastian Korda in the round of 32 in Monte Carlo. “He’s just that good. He’s a phenom,” explained