Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek tennis sensation, has etched his name in the annals of tennis history by becoming the fifth player born in 1990 or later to achieve 100 Masters 1000 victories. This remarkable milestone was reached after his hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph over Roberto Carballes Baena at the Rolex Paris Masters on Monday night.
Tsitsipas, born in 1998, has emerged as one of the most promising young talents in the sport. His aggressive baseline play and exceptional court coverage have propelled him to the top of the rankings. With his 100th Masters 1000 win, he joins an elite group of players who have dominated the highest level of tennis.
The list of players born in 1990 or later with 100+ Masters 1000 wins includes:
* Grigor Dimitrov (142)
* Alexander Zverev (139)
* Milos Raonic (125)
* Daniiil Medvedev (104)
* Stefanos Tsitsipas (100)
David Goffin, born in 1990, is the closest player to joining this exclusive club, with 89 career wins at Masters 1000 events. Kei Nishikori, born on December 29th, 1989, would have been on the list had he been born three days later, as he has 111 career wins at this tournament level.
Tsitsipas’s achievement is a testament to his consistency and ability to perform at the highest level. He has reached the semifinals or better at six Masters 1000 events, including two runner-up finishes at the Madrid Open and the Canadian Open.
As the Rolex Paris Masters continues, Tsitsipas will be looking to add to his tally of Masters 1000 victories and cement his status as one of the best players in the world. His next opponent will be the American Taylor Fritz, who is also in pursuit of his 100th Masters 1000 win.