Rafael Nadal Sends an Encouraging Message to Davidovich Fokina Following His Loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Monte Carlo Masters

The Monte Carlo Masters has ended with Stefanos Tsitsipas being crowned the champion of the tournament.

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Davidovich Fokina, the Spaniard who defeated Novak Djokovic was the runner up in the tournament.

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Rafael Nadal took to Instagram to congratulate both Tsitsipas and Fokina for their impressive run in the tournament.

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The 22-year-old, Fokina suffered a straight-sets defeat to defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in the finals, as the Greek won the title for a second consecutive year.

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Nadal posted on Instagram to commend his fellow Spaniard for his impressive run in the tournament.

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The Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had a career-best week at the Monte Carlo Masters, beating world Novak Djokovic in the world No 1's opening match before reaching his first-ever finals against Tsitsipas.

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Rafael Nadal’s post read, "Congratulations to @aledavidovichoffocial for the final on #MonteCarlo Great week!!!!"

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Rafael Nadal also appreciated the efforts of the winner, Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Instagram Post.

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