The Russian strategist could not do anything against the commitment of the Greek who quickly took the direction of operations and made an appointment with Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of Roland Garros.
In the electric rivalry between these two actors of the new generation, Stefanos Tsitsipas who was, before the quarter-final at Roland-Garros led 6 wins to 1, this Tuesday recorded at Roland-Garros a remarkable victory which comes just after the semi-final lost in Melbourne during the last Australian Open. The beaten Greek 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 had never found the key. These two are called to meet again. Even at Roland Garros, since Medvedev has visibly settled his deep aversion to clay, its dust and false rebounds. Nothing, really nothing prevents him from perfectly expressing himself on earth. He proved it again in sequences against Tsitsipas, in particular thanks to his cushioning, his touching game, his art of counter. By sequences only. Dynamics and control were on the side of Tsitsipas, winner 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 in 2:19.
The turning point of the match: The tie break of 2e set. Dominator in the 1is set, Stefanos Tsitsipas takes the advantage and quickly leads 3-1 in the 2e handle. Before a terrible service game which revives the Russian. Medvedev, revived, comes out of the blows better felt. The game is balanced. Tsitsipas has suddenly lost his luster. He doubts but does not lose his footing. And Medvedev misses two set points at 5-4. The Greek hangs on until the tie-break he pockets (7/3). Despite a jump in the 3e set, after a break to lead 4-2, and a serve with a spoon on the match point, Mededev must surrender.
Point : A 5-5 in a 2e set disputed, Tsitsipas resumes a soft volley and lobe Medvedev. The Russian manages a tweener to lob in turn the Greek sent back to baseline. Tsitsipas picks up the ball, the Russian concludes with a well-placed smash to win his white service game, after a streak he initiated, animated and over which he was able to keep control.
The number : 3
Stefanos Tsitsipas disputera sa 3e Grand Slam semi-final after the Australian Open 2019 (he was stopped by Rafael Nadal) and Roland-Garros 2020 (he lost against Novak Djokovic after an intense match; led 2 sets 0, the Greek had equalized before, touchdown, decline and no longer be able to compete).
The phrase : “I want more”
Signed Stefanos Tsitsipas: “I feel privileged to be in this position. Of course, it is also based on daily work which has been very difficult. It’s part of the reason I’m here. But my ego tells me: ‘I want more!’ ‘”
And now ?
Qualified, Stefanos Tsitsipas has an appointment with Alexander Zverev (arrived in the last four without having crossed a seed). The Greek won 5 of the 7 matches played against the German (including the only one played on clay, in the quarter-finals in Madrid in 2019). A duel that could spark …
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