'I think it's deeper than people think'- Stefanos Tsitsipas ready to bounce back and win first trophy of 2023 in Monte Carlo

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas is looking forward to returning to the clay court swing at Monte Carlo. After a disappointing start to the year, Tsitsipas is eager to claim his first trophy of the year at Monte Carlo. He won the tournament in the previous two years, defeating Andrey Rublev and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the finals.

Tsitsipas, who has won four of his nine titles on clay, believes that clay court battles are fascinating and tactical. He said, "I think it's deeper than people think. There is a lot of strategy involved. You're not expecting to hit crazy winners on a surface like clay. You're dealing with much patience when you're playing. It involves more around unforced and forced errors. The way you can open the court. The main priority isn't to hit a winner, but be precise and open the court."

Monte Carlo is Tsitsipas's favourite place in the world and he considers it his home tournament. He is looking forward to the support of the Monegasque people, the Italian and French fans, and the Greek community. Tsitsipas said, "The Monegasque people have showed their love and support and the Italian and French fans. Also, the Greek community. I know most of them... It's my home tournament."

I won't take too much time thinking of it- Tsitsipas

Tsitsipas is feeling refreshed that they are able to start playing on clay again. He won't take too much time thinking about winning the tournament, but he is looking to make it three titles. He said, "I'm feeling refreshed that we're able to start playing on clay again. I'm looking to make it three titles. But I won't take too much time thinking of it."

Stefanos Tsitsipas will begin his campaign against either Benjamin Bonzi or Bernabe Zapata Miralles. He is hoping to continue his success on clay and claim his first trophy of the year at Monte Carlo.