April 28, 2024

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Tsitsipas took the first step at Indian Wells in the quest to return to the top 10

Tsitsipas took the first step at Indian Wells in the quest to return to the top 10

Stefanos Tsitsipas (ranked 11th in the ATP) went to the third round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 after defeating the Frenchman Lucas Boy (273rd) 6-3, 6-2 in one hour and nine minutes of play. In this way, the Greek successfully set off on his way back to the top ten. It is important to note that the European player has remained in the top ten in the rankings for five consecutive years.

Currently, on the American Masters 1000 tour – Indian Wells and Miami -, Tsitsipas has a great opportunity to return to the select group of the best in the world, since Last year he only achieved two victories (Both in Miami).

With this victory, the Athens native reached the third round of the California competition for the third time. Their best performance was in the 2021 edition, where they reached the quarter-finals.

However, in the last two seasons he did not have a great performance: in 2022, he beat Jack Sock in his debut and later lost to. Jason Brooksby. On the other hand, in 2023, he could not overcome his debut (losing to Jordan Thompson in three sets).

In the 2024 edition, they waited in the next round for the winner of the duel between them Frances Tiafoe and Dusan Lajovic.

Indian Wells can be watched live on STAR+ throughout Latin America.