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Tsitsipas starts Montreal Masters with a win
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Tsitsipas starts Montreal Masters with a win

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Stefanos Tsitsipas secured a 2-0 set victory against Keegan Rice in the Montreal Masters qualifiers.
  • The win advances Tsitsipas to the main draw of the tournament, where he awaits his first-round opponent.
  • Tsitsipas controlled the match, winning 6-3, 6-4 in approximately 74 minutes.

Stefanos Tsitsipas has made a strong start at the Montreal Masters, defeating Canadian opponent Keegan Rice in straight sets to advance to the main draw.

The top Greek tennis player dominated the match for the most part, needing just about 74 minutes to overcome Rice with a score of 6-3, 6-4. This victory ensures Tsitsipas a spot in the tournament's main field, and his focus now shifts to the upcoming first-round draw.

In the opening set, Tsitsipas maintained a consistent serve and established an early lead, reaching 4-1. Although Rice managed to narrow the gap to 4-2, the Greek champion held firm, calmly securing the first set 6-3.

The second set proved more competitive, with Rice increasing his pressure and closing the score to 5-4, keeping his hopes alive. However, Tsitsipas remained sharply focused during crucial moments, holding his final service game without losing a point to seal the 6-4 victory and secure his progression to the next stage of the competition.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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