Tsitsipas talks about emotions before playing vs Caruso at the AO. PREDICTION

Stefanos Tsitsipas had an impressive end to the 2019 season. After struggling at the Grand Slams in Europe and the United States, he won the London ATP Finals. The victory proved that the 21-year-old is capable of winning the biggest tournaments in the sport. As the first Grand Slam of the season kicks off, Tsitsipas has revealed the reason for his late-season success.

Thinking in a straight line will help me

In a recent interview, the Greek player said that he has tried to have a balanced approach to his game. He admitted that he has let his emotions get the better of him in the past, which may have cost him matches at previous tournaments. He revealed that he would sometimes be angry and frustrated during a match and make ill-advised decisions. However, the world numbers six says that he is now more consistent with his emotions. He is now in control of his mental state, which has helped him improve his performances. “I’ve been really working on this. I think being balanced in my head and thinking in a straight line will help me.”

H2 PREDICTION. Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Salvatore Caruso

Tsitsipas is preparing to play at the Australian Open, and he hopes he can make a deep run at the tournament. He reached the semifinals last year, defeating Roger Federer on his path to the semis, before falling to Rafael Nadal. His successful run in the tournament showed that he is capable of winning a Grand Slam. He will start his tournament in Australia by playing against Salvatore Caruso in the first round. The match will be the first meeting between the two players. The world No.6 will be the favorite to advance in straight sets against the Italian.

Having won the Next Gen title as well as the ATP Finals, Tsitsipas will be among the next generation of players favored to win a Grand Slam. He has three ATP titles and broke into the top five of the world rankings last season. He will have a large number of Greek fans in Melbourne as he aims to win the first Grand Slam of the year. The Greek player hopes that their support can boost his performances at the tournament. He also joked that he would like them to come up with a little more creativity this season. “I hope they come with new chants. I hear the same every single year.”

Stefanos Tsitsipas’s ranking and performance in 2020

At the moment ranked no.6, the Greek played his last match on the 7^th of January when he surrendered to Nick Kyrgios 7-6⁷ 6-7³ 7-6⁵ in the round robin in the ATP Cup.