Petros and Stefanos Tsitsipas delivered a stunning comeback in their Monte-Carlo Masters debut, rallying from a 1-5 deficit in the second-set tie-break and saving double match points to defeat Americans Christian Harrison and Evan King 4-6, 7-6(7), 10-8.
This victory marks the Greek brothersâ fourth straight year reaching the second round at the tournament, where theyâve now made four appearances.
The match was a rollercoaster, with the Tsitsipas duo staring down elimination in the second-set tie-break. Trailing 4-5 and facing double match points, they dug deep, winning the next point and eventually clinching the tie-break 9-7 on their second set point. Their resilience was bolstered by a strong second set, where they created multiple break opportunities, setting the stage for a dramatic turnaround.
The deciding match tie-break was equally intense. After building a 5-3 lead, the Tsitsipas brothers saw their advantage slip to 7-7. Undeterred, they fought back to earn double match points at 9-7, converting on their second chance to secure the win and advance.
In the second round, theyâll face British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, who earlier dispatched Marcelo Melo and Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. Meanwhile, the latest ATP rankings show Stefanos Tsitsipas holding steady at No. 8 with 3,445 points, in a top 10 led by Jannik Sinner (10,330 points), followed by Zverev (7,645) and Alcaraz (6,720).