"He's one of the four that can win it" - Rusedski picks Tsitsipas as one of the favourite for the French Open

Former British No.1 Greg Rusedski believes Stefanos Tsitsipas’ victory at the Monte-Carlo Masters puts him amongst an elite group of four players capable of winning the 2022 French Open.

The Greek world No.5 saw off unseeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets to secure his first title since Lyon last year. Tsitsipas has now won a total of four titles on clay – including back-to-back triumphs in the Principality – and Rusedski feels it puts the 2021 Roland Garros runner-up in a strong position to go one better in Paris this year.

Speaking on Amazon Prime, Rusedski said:

“What a performance to win back-to-back titles. We saw the list of six champions to do that. All of the other names were No.1s and Roland Garros champions. This puts Tsitsipas in a great position to have another run at the French Open. It puts him in the list with four guys you’d think have a real shot to win it, with Rafa (Nadal), Novak (Djokovic) and (Carlos) Alcaraz."

Rusedski further said:

“It’s exciting times for men’s tennis. You also have to give a lot of credit to Davidovich Fokina. He’s had a fantastic week. There’s nothing to be ashamed about in his first final. He beat Djokovic and (Taylor) Fritz as well. I’m sure he’ll be back in a final again – maybe not at Masters level – but in the 250s and 500s.”