Stefanos Tsitsipas took from Greek philosophy his defense of the final played at the previous Australian Open, which he lost Novak Djokovic. The world number six prefers to shrug off the pressure. “I approach these situations and these experiences with great humility and I always try to improve them. I mean I intend to make them more emotional and create more mental glory in my mind ,” he reflected after overcoming the French. Luca Van Assche by 6-3, 6-0 and 6-4, meeting in the round of 16 with a cautious rival, the American Taylor Fritz.
“I try to feel the game. Feel the ball coming to me and be in a certain way so that I can reach a greater point of confidence most of the time,” added the Greek.
He had a terrible time in the second round, against the Australian Jordan Thompson, achieving victory in four sets and 3h.36′, overcoming the first dominance.
At the decisive moment he appeared at the foot of the track Paula Badosa, who encouraged his partner after completing his task. Both have tasted victory in the first two rounds. Separate the achievements, due to their individual commitments, and that Stefanos argues double his brother Petrosthe expected mixed doubles play in Melbourne failed.
Tsitsipas continues forward. He was sure of it soon Paula Badosa he said goodbye to the third round. The Greek came to the rescue to ease the difference between victory and elimination, although the Catalan will leave Australia more than satisfied.
Yes, he lost Amanda Anisimova, 7-5 and 6-4, but he won two games and showed that his recovery is on track after seven months of injury. The filming is lacking, the one provided by the meetings. The WTA in Hua Hin, in Thailand, is on its calendar from January 29 to February 4. The Open ends on Sunday the 28th.
Source: La Verdad
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