Stefanos Tsitsipasworld number 5 and second seed, will play this Saturday in the semifinals of Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell-Conde de Godó Trophy for the third time in his career. He won the first two in 2018 and 2021 before losing the final to Rafael Nadal.
The Greek will be looking for that third final in Barcelona against the Italian Lorenzo Musetti (20th), whom they had beaten in their previous three matches. “Lorenzo plays very good tennis. I expect a tough match against him, he is a player who fights, but I hope to be ready for it. I have to attack as much as I can,” said Tsitsipas, who won in the quarterfinals it’s over Alex De Minaur for the ninth time in nine games.
“I will say that my shots were difficult and I controlled most of them with my forehand and my backhand. I was patient, I know that this is the basis of the game. I served well and I also enjoyed my game against others “, added the Greek , who said that his shoulder “is fine”.
Musetti advanced to the semifinals without playing due to the withdrawal of his compatriot Jannik Sinner, sick leave according to the official statement. “It’s not the way you want to win. Against Tsitsipas it will be a tough match. I wish the best for Jannik, especially for the upcoming tournaments. Rome This is one of those tournaments that we both watch closely and then come Roland GarrosMusetti said.
Source: La Verdad
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