Eighth-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece successfully began his title defense at the Monte Carlo Masters, defeating Australian Jordan Thompson in the second round. Thompson, ranked 38th globally, was overcome in a three-set match with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Tsitsipas extends his head-to-head lead against Thompson to 4-1.
Match Statistics:
| Tsitsipas | Thompson | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 1 |
| Break Points Converted | 4 | 2 |
| Total Points Won | 86 | 74 |
In the next round of the tournament in Monaco, the defending champion will face either Portuguese player Nuno Borges or Spaniard Pedro Martinez.
