Sinner Dominates on Clay, Rublev Eliminated at Monte Carlo Masters

Jannik Sinner, the second seed, made a seamless transition from hard courts to clay by defeating Sebastian Korda 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters. Sinner, who has won three titles this year, including the Australian Open, dominated the match, winning 95% of points on his first serve and saving all three break points.

Defending champion Andrey Rublev, however, was eliminated by Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-4. Popyrin, who will face Alex de Minaur in the third round, broke Rublev's serve three times.

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas also advanced to the third round. Djokovic defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 6-2, while Tsitsipas routed Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-1, 6-0. Tsitsipas will face Alexander Zverev in the third round, while Djokovic will take on Lorenzo Musetti.

Other notable winners in the second round included Hubert Hurkacz, Ugo Humbert, Karen Khachanov, and Lorenzo Sonego.

Rafael Nadal, the record 11-time Monte Carlo champion, withdrew from the tournament before it began due to a lingering injury.

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