From our correspondent in Paris – Stefanos Tsitsipas is aware of having an excellent chance in this edition of Roland Garros, having happened in the lower part of the board (the one without the Big 3, just to be clear).
The Greek has collected four convincing victories so far, risking only in the second round match against John Isner played in the evening session. The number 1 of the Race had no difficulty in detaching the pass for the quarter-finals, testifying once again his excellent form.
6-3 6-2 7-5 the clear score trimmed to Pablo Carreno Busta, who managed to oppose a minimum of resistance only in the third set. Waiting for the Athens phenomenon there will now be the revived Daniil Medvedev, with whom he is down 1-6 in the head-to-head balance sheet.
Contrary to expectations on the eve, the Russian is expressing great tennis in Paris and has only given up one set so far.
Tsitsipas wants to get to the bottom of Paris
“I started very well, I didn’t give him many chances and I always kept the exchanges in hand.
I think I offered a very good performance, I also felt prepared from a mental point of view. Regardless of whether I was in service or in response, I have always kept myself focused on the final goal ”- Tsitsipas said at a press conference.
The Hellenic is aware that it will not be easy to reach the semifinals: “Medvedev serves in a fantastic way and has improved a lot in recent years. I will definitely have to play 100% to be able to win.
My thoughts must be turned exclusively to my game, without thinking too much about who is on the other side of the net ”. Stefanos was then asked to comment on the retirement of Roger Federer: “I learned of the news only a few moments ago.
My first reaction was surprise, I don’t know exactly how she feels. He was playing well for what I had seen and I believed his tournament would continue. I didn’t expect it ”. The 2019 ATP Finals champion has made further progress thanks to experience: “I think I play my best tennis when I don’t think too much on the court and I do everything automatically.
Less thoughts and more actions. In the Grand Slams it is mainly an endurance test, you have to do your job once every two days without wasting too much energy. It requires a lot of attention and commitment. This is our sport and what makes it so spectacular. I grew up loving that process and wanting to repeat it for a long time ”- he concluded.
