The Monte-Carlo title Stefanos Tsitsipas has that Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer don’t

Stefanos Tsitsipas is no stranger to success at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

The Greek star has picked up three titles in Monaco so far, a tally that puts him ahead of some of the sport’s most decorated names.

His three wins put him in good company on a list filled with legends. The likes of Novak Djokovic and Ilie Nastase also have two titles each, while Roger Federer reached the final four times but never managed to lift the trophy.

Stefanos Tsitsipas has more Monte-Carlo titles than both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Tsitsipas is a three-time champion at the Monte-Carlo Masters. That tally puts him second on the all-time list, though still well behind Rafael Nadal’s remarkable haul.

He has more titles in the event than Novak Djokovic (2), Carlos Alcaraz (1), and Roger Federer, who never won in Monte-Carlo.

Tsitsipas also managed to defend his title there, winning back-to-back tournaments in 2021 and 2022.

It’s an achievement only a select group of players have managed over the years. The event stands out as Tsitsipas’ best by some distance at Masters 1000 level.

He’s won 85% of his matches there, suffering just four defeats along the way. The most recent loss came in 2025, when he fell to Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter-finals.

Tsitsipas will be hoping for a stronger performance in 2026. But how realistic is it to think he could claim a fourth title?

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ tough start to the 2026 season

It’s hard not to notice the dip in form for Stefanos Tsitsipas over the past year or so. Once a fixture in the top 10 and a regular contender at Grand Slams, he now finds himself ranked outside the top 50, sitting at 51st in the world.

Hoping to climb back up the rankings, the 27-year-old hasn’t made much of an impact early in 2026 either.

Tsitsipas has posted an 11-7 record for the year so far. Not poor by any means, but certainly not enough to quiet concerns about his overall form.

However, returning to Monte-Carlo might be just what he needs. Given his history there, it’s easy to see why some are holding out hope that he can turn things around on familiar clay.

This year’s event presents new challenges though. For starters, Tsitsipas won’t be seeded for the first time since 2018, which could mean early matchups against top players like Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner.

If those clashes materialise early on, he’ll need every bit of his experience and success in Monte-Carlo to navigate through them.

The tournament gets underway on Monday, April 6th – and regardless of where Tsitsipas stands now, you’d be wise not to count him out just yet. His past success at this event speaks for itself.

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