Stefanos Tsitsipas is currently in Dubai where he is about to play his semifinal against Daniel Evans.
During a press conference in the Emirates, the Greek sensation was asked to comment about Maria Sharapova’s career and retirement. Stefanos revealed:
“Well, I spoke to her a little bit. She used to have the same physio as I have now. I come from a Russian background. For me, I kind of understand the way she approached tennis, the attitude, all of that.
She was behind Serena, another great athlete. I would just say, after Serena, she’s probably the best. She had a really good career with great victories, great achievements in tennis. I think she added a lot to our sport.”
Asked Stefanos Tsitsipas about Maria Sharapova:
"I come from a Russian background. For me, I kind of understand the way she approached tennis, the attitude, all of that… I think many people are jealous of the career that she had." #DDFTennis https://t.co/SiEirIhV1Q pic.twitter.com/Z55aVpm1aX
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) February 26, 2020
Tsitsipas in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2020
Currently the world no.6, Stefanos has a 10-4 win-loss record in 2020. Stefanos is currently having a run in Dubai where he ousted Pablo Carreno-Busta 7-61 6-1, Alexander Bublik 7-61 6-4 and Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6 6-4 6-4.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Evans in the semifinal. They have never played each so far on the main tour.
Tsitsipas has won 1 title in 2020 in Marseille. The Greek won 5 titles in his career: 1 on clay courts and 4 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Maria Sharapova’s ranking and performance in 2020
Ranked no.373, Maria played her last match on the 21st of January when she lost to Donna Vekic 6-3 6-4 in the 1st round of the Australian Open.
