Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Holger Rune advanced to the third round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 with commanding victories. Medvedev defeated Yunchaokete Bu 6-2, 6-2, Tsitsipas beat Thiago Wild 6-2, 6-4, and Rune overcame Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4. Meanwhile, top seed Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud suffered unexpected losses in their opening matches.
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Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas is facing calls to take a break from the sport following a tough season marked by a slip in rankings and lackluster performances. After a recent defeat to rising American Alex Michelsen, former players and analysts, including Jelena Dokic and Todd Woodbridge, have urged the 26-year-old to step back and reevaluate his career, suggesting a new coaching setup and time away from the game to rediscover his passion and form.
Following an early exit from the Australian Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas reflects on the significant shift in tennis towards a more physically demanding game. As he aims to reclaim a spot in the top 10, Tsitsipas faces challenges with innovations in the sport leading to narrower margins and a focus on power and precision.
In a surprising turn at the Australian Open, young Alex Michelsen stunned World No. 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas with a first-round victory, marking the tournament’s first major upset and highlighting the emergence of a promising new talent.
Jannik Sinner made a powerful statement in Melbourne by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(5) at Rod Laver Arena in a pre-Australian Open exhibition match. Displaying the focus and precision expected of a world No. 1, Sinner overpowered Tsitsipas, emphasizing his readiness to compete at the highest level. Despite Tsitsipas showing flashes of brilliance, Sinner’s ability to perform under pressure proved decisive. As the Australian Open looms, Sinner and Tsitsipas face intriguing first-round matches, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament.
Melbourne, Australia (January 9, 2025) – Stefanos Tsitsipas will face a challenging road to the…
Stefanos Tsitsipas, ranked No. 12 in the world, is set to return to ATP events at the Japan Open in Tokyo, starting the day after tomorrow. He will face American Alex Mikkelsen, world No. 49, in their first encounter. The winner will advance to the round of 16 against the victor of the match between Tomas Echeverry and Chris O’Connell. Tsitsipas aims to secure crucial points to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin, where the top eight seeds compete.