Medvedev was eliminated 2-0 and Tsitsipas comfortably advanced 2-0, and that's what ATP1000 Monte Carlo Masters has to offer! Especially when two friends meet on the court, isn't that the collision of friendship and competition the reason why we love tennis?
First of all, let's talk about the duel between Khachanov and Medvedev, two good friends. Imagine that the two are like brothers off the field, but they have to fight desperately to win on the field, and this scene is even more dramatic than the TV series. Khachanov opened the game with his trademark long-distance drive from the baseline, landing every ball as if it had a navigation system. 6-3 in the first set, it can be said that it gave Medvedev a dismissal. However, Medvedev was not a vegetarian either, and began to adjust his strategy in the second set in an attempt to find his rhythm in the game. It's a pity that Khachanov seemed to have expected it, and he was still as steady as an old dog, and finally won 7-5 to complete the double kill against Medvedev.
From another point of view, this game is not only a contest of skills, but also a duel of psychological warfare. Imagine how complicated the inner struggle of the two of them, who usually eat together and train together, and suddenly have to fight each other on such a big stage one day. But that's the beauty of competitive sports, isn't it? There are no permanent enemies on the field, no permanent friends, only the victory or defeat of that moment.
Let's talk about the match between Tsitsipas and Zverev. If the matchup between Khachanov and Medvedev is psychological warfare, then this match between Tsitsipas and Zverev is definitely a contest of technique and physical fitness. As soon as Tsitsipas came up, he showed the demeanor of a tournament champion, and that calm and unhurried state made people envious, jealous and hateful. After winning the first set 7-5, the second set was even 5-0 ahead, which if it were ordinary people, they might have been complacent and began to plan the celebration after the victory.
However, just when victory was within reach, Tsitsipas made a mistake in the return game and wasted two match points. In this case, even hard-hearted people will feel distressed when they see it. Thankfully, Tsitsipas adjusted his form in time and eventually proved his mettle with a hard-fought 7-6(3) win over Zverev in the tie-break of the second set.
Speaking of which, I have to mention the reaction of the audience and fans. Whenever there is a stunning performance on the field, the audience will always erupt in thunderous applause and cheers. And on social media, the discussion among fans is also online all the time. Whether it's praising Khachanov's steadiness, lamenting Medvedev's misfortune, or lamenting Tsitsipas' final victory, it is a testament to the love and support for the sport.
In short, this Monte Carlo Masters not only brought us an exciting match, but more importantly, it showed the infinite charm of tennis. Whether it is the wonderful duel on the field or the friendship story off the field, it makes people feel the true meaning of sports. Looking forward to the next exciting match, let's look forward to it!