Perhaps it is because he has not had to suffer until reaching the quarterfinals, or perhaps it is that since the Australian Open he has disappeared from the covers, the truth is that it does not seem that Stefanos Tsitsipas be the current two-time champion ATP Masters 1000 de Montecarlo. Why isn’t he being talked about more? It doesn’t matter, the Greek remains focused on his things, adds new victories and opposes a third conquest. Yesterday, after beating Nico Jarry in two rounds, he looked super relaxed at the table Tennis Channelwhere he had time to explain the curious phrase he wrote on the camera at the end of the meeting.
‘First’ victory in this edition
“I am not used to playing with so much wind in Monte Carlo, it is a situation that I have experienced for the first time, it is always challenging when it happens to you for the first time. Luckily I’ve been able to handle it so I’m happy with it, even though we’ve both dealt with these conditions. I am happy for having managed to subtract many of their serves, finding solutions when the score was very balanced, although there were also moments of despair when I did not take advantage of situations in my favor with their serve”.
Pressure to defend the title?
“When you play in front of such a friendly public, also in one of the Masters 1000 circuit with the most glamor and beauty in its views, it is normal to forget about all the other factors. After a few years playing this tournament, every time I come back I have the same feeling, seeing my game correspond to everything around me. I am happy every time I get to play on these courts, I have grown up playing on them since I was a child, it’s like a kind of nostalgia that leads me to very nice memories here, so I definitely don’t feel that pressure.
released from injury
“The shoulder is fine, I’m happy to have gotten over this injury, although it was very challenging throughout the entire US tour last month, I went through some really tough times. Thank God I’m back and I finally feel healthy again, I’m lucky to say that I’m back to playing at 100%”.
“Clay court in the US is like a unicorn on a skateboard”
“It is a way of living, a lifestyle. Having these clay clubs is kind of a very traditional sign here in Europe, so I would love to see more clay courts and tournaments there in the US, although I’m aware it’s not the same tradition there. They have green land, although for many people it is gray, something quite controversial. The truth is that I would love to see a tournament in the USA played on red clay, absolutely”.
