The best representatives of tennis in Greece joined forces to form a couple in the United Cup 2023 in a match in which they defeated the Andreev/Topalova duo. Guided by Petros Tsitsipas from the bench, the Greek team started the season in good shape. Maria Sakkari y Stefanos Tsitsipas They leave indications at a press conference that they will share the side of the court again in a Grand Slam.
Tsitsipas demands more from the public
“I am really looking forward to playing that match and having the chance to represent my country again against another nation. I hope we can get great support in the stands. Quite a few people have come to cheer us on in the last couple of days, but I expect a more euphoric atmosphere. The crowd has been good, but it still has potential”.
Happy to share track with Sakkari
“Maria is a fighter on the track, it is a pleasure to see her give her best. It’s an honor for me to share this with her, because it really hasn’t been done before. It’s a very nice feeling to be able to share this experience, we don’t get the chance very often. I have told him sometimes that maybe we should play a mixed doubles Grand Slam, it would be fun.
She complements us with our games, Maria is very constant. I’ve had some unofficial mixed doubles training in the past with a few other girls, but they aren’t able to subtract the men’s serves as well as Maria has.”
Sakkari overcomes his nerves to sign the Greek triumph
“I was a bit nervous because I knew my match is crucial, it’s different to get that 3-0 lead in the tie. It was my first game of the season, despite the fact that the previous one only ended a month and a half ago. There is a lot of room for improvement, which is positive.
I have spent more time in the gym and on the track this preseason. It was very hard, but at the same time, I felt that it was what I needed. I worked on pretty much everything, running, metrics, weight lifting, bodyweight exercises… I think the combination of all of this is going to bring out the best in me. I feel physically fit and strong.
