Stefanos Tsitsipas released a statement after his comments about Nick Kyrgios in Break Point made headlines, claiming that his remarks had been “misinterpreted.” In the third round of Wimbledon 2022, Tsitsipas lost to Kyrgios in four sets in an extremely tense match.
This week, the second season of Netflix’s tennis documentary was released. Reflecting on what happened during the match in Break Point, Tsitsipas said: “He brought the attitude of NBA basketball players to tennis.
I would say it’s an uneducated approach to tennis. But you know, tennis is a gentleman’s sport, it’s about respect. We don’t play basketball. I feel like he was trying to destroy my rhythm.
He kept putting his briefcase in my cubicle. There was no respect from my opponent that day. He just kept pushing me.” After seeing the headlines and reactions to his comments, Tsitsipas insists he had no intention of bashing Kyrgios or NBA players.
The declaration of Stefanos Tsitsipas
“I hope this message finds you in good health. Today I want to address a subject that weighed on my heart, an unfortunate misunderstanding that distorted the image of my intentions.
I learned that some people misinterpreted my comments regarding Nick Kyrgios, calling him uneducated and accusing him of introducing a basketball mentality into tennis, insinuating racism where there is none.
Allow me to take this opportunity to clarify matters and rectify any misunderstandings that may have arisen. First of all, I want to emphasize that I have no prejudice against anyone based on their background, ethnicity or interests.
I deeply regret that my words were misinterpreted or offended, as this was not my intention. It is true that I love the sport of basketball and have been a strong supporter of it for years.
The enthusiasm, skill and competitiveness of the sport have always resonated with me.”However, my admiration for basketball should not be interpreted as a rejection or belittlement of other sports, including tennis.
Every sport has its own beauty and I have tremendous respect for the dedication and talent shown by athletes in all disciplines, including tennis. My previous remarks regarding Nick Kyrgios were not intended to undermine his intelligence or abilities..
On the contrary, I simply wanted to express my point of view on certain aspects of his style of play, drawing comparisons with the passion and intensity often associated with basketball.
It was an attempt to highlight the dynamic and captivating nature of his approach to the game, not a critique of his character or abilities,” Tsitsipas wrote in a Facebook post.
Kyrgios did not comment on Tsitsipas’ statements.
2023-06-24 18:00:46
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