South Africa’s Lloyd Harris eliminated in first round at clay court Monte Carlo Masters

✔ Fact Checked by TDPel News Desk

By Samantha Allen

Published: April 10, 2022 | 7:22 PM GMT

Harris, who entered the tournament ranked 40th in the world, lost 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 1-6 to world No 57 Marton Fucsovics.

The Hungarian star triumphed in the match which lasted two hours and 35 minutes.

Harris was coming off his best ever performance at a Masters 1000 event when he reached the last 16 at last month’s Miami Open.

Lloyd Harris will be looking to improve ahead of the French Open

That performance was good enough to see the 25-year-old move up four spots in the rankings – and above Swiss great Roger Federer.

Harris will be looking for an improvement in the coming weeks in Madrid and Rome ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam, the French Open at Roland Garros, which gets underway on Sunday, 22 May.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.