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Monte Carlo: Ruud upsets Djokovic in semifinal, will face Tsitsipas for ttle

The Norwegian won a rematch of the 2023 French Open final after losing to the world number-one Serb in five previous matches. Djokovic was bidding for a 59th final at the Masters level.

Published : Apr 13, 2024 22:44 IST - 1 MIN READ

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Norway’s Casper Ruud embraces Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after winning his semi-final match.
Norway’s Casper Ruud embraces Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after winning his semi-final match. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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Norway’s Casper Ruud embraces Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after winning his semi-final match. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Casper Ruud defeated Novak Djokovic for the first time in his career on Saturday, reaching the final of the Monte Carlo Masters 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.

The Norwegian won a rematch of the 2023 French Open final after losing to the world number-one Serb in five previous matches. Djokovic was bidding for a 59th final at the Masters level.

Ruud, who advanced when Djokovic double-faulted, will on Sunday face Stefanos Tsitsipas, who defeated Jannik Sinner in three sets in the first semi-final.

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