ATP: Interview with Stefanos Tsitsipas – “Dear London than Milan

Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the 2018 season’s climbers on the ATP tour. In an interview with tennisnet, the Greek explains his plans for the coming months.

tennisnet: Mr. Tsitsipas. They play the first full year on the ATP tour. How are you doing right now?

Stefanos Tsitsipas: At the moment I am a little tired. I played a lot of matches, last time in Wimbledon I had a good run. One of my goals this year was to reach the fourth round in a Grand Slam tournament. So I’ve used a lot of energy, I’m just down in that respect. I try to rest, maybe fly to an island, just spend time away from tennis. And with my family.

tennisnet: Does this mean that you will not play in Hamburg?

Tsitsipas: I am not sure. I need to see how I feel physically first. Then I’ll discuss with my team how we’re going to make my game plan.

tennisnet: So you played very successfully in Wimbledon. What do you attribute it to that you get along so well on grass even as a very young professional?

Tsitsipas: Good question. I actually felt comfortable the very first time I walked on grass. It came naturally. I’m a big player with a strong serve, good basic strokes, I like to get to the net – so my playing style fits pretty well on grass. Of course I’m a little more familiar with clay courts, because at home in Greece we only play on ashes.

tennisnet: What are your plans for the second half of the year?

Tsitsipas: I definitely want to finish the year in the Top 30. That’s what I set out to do at the beginning of the season. If things go better than expected, my goals increase. That, of course, depends on next week’s results. I have to work hard and stay focused. And collect good results.

tennisnet: How important is your participation in the NextGen Masters in Milan?

Tsitsipas: I didn’t play there last year, so I don’t know what it feels like to compete in the #NextGen final. I hope I qualify, there’s five months to go. But I hope to score a lot of points. And instead of Milan, I can play in London.