3-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka all ready to play in their first round level match for over a year. 2022 Monte Carlo Masters After an injury-filled 2021 season. The Swiss star missed the best half of last season due to a foot surgery he had.
Wawrinka returned to professional tennis at the Marbella Challenger last month, where he lost to Elias Ymer in straight sets. Old World No.3 still has a long way to go to get back in top form. Stefanos Tsitsipas He gave his two cents for Wawrinka’s return after a long injury. The Greek was initially hesitant to give his opinion, but later said he was skeptical of the 37-year-old’s return, as he was rusty due to his long absence from the round. But Tsitsipas said it’s difficult to decide at the moment given the limited timeframe since Wawrinka’s return.
“I’ve definitely seen him play better. After practicing with him in the past, he can play good tennis, Stan. He’s someone who can go out on the field in his best days and do a lot of good things from all over the court. I feel like I’ve seen him better in the past but I don’t think anyone should be making a decision based on that because he “He just came out of surgery and you can’t play at 100% right away. To be honest with you, it’s really not possible.” Tsitsipas said in an interview with puntodebreak.
Stefanos Tsitsipas seeks title defense at Monte-Carlo Masters
Tsitsipas had a fantastic clay court season last year, winning his first Masters 1000 title in Monte-Carlo and then making his first Grand Slam final. Roland Garros. He became the first player from Greece to reach the Major final. However, despite being two sets ahead of Novak Djokovic, he could not crown it with a championship victory.
Tsistipas has had a below-average season so far and hopes to return his season at Monte-Carlo. The third seed was obtained by relatively easy drawing. Alexander Zverev will have a chance to reach the final with Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger Aliassime in the same half and with Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on the other side of the draw. Tsitsipas will launch his campaign Fabio Fognini or Arthur Rinderknech in the second round. As for Wawrinka, she will face a harsh test. Alexander Bublik in the first round.
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