Stefanos Tsitsipas and John Isner are huge tennis ambassadors, especially for their own countries, and their opinion can heavily influence their fans.
John Isner found himself in a rather strong controversy after tweeting that “Requiring nfl coaches to wear masks on the sidelines is pure cosmetic theater. Makes zero sense.”
Requiring nfl coaches to wear masks on the sidelines is pure cosmetic theater. Makes zero sense.
— John Isner (@JohnIsner) December 28, 2020
While some agreed with John’s statement, some others were not thrilled by it. Many people commented that top personalities have an important platform and need to set an example for others, which is probably a concept that Isner probably didn’t grasp.
Stefanos Tsitsipas about the face masks
Stefanos posted a rather different message reminding all the people always to wear the masks, especially when being around other people for safety and security. That’s a rather different approach… and a safer one.
https://twitter.com/stefanostsitsi/status/1343501292958867458?s=20
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2020
Now the world no.6, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 19th of November when he lost to Rafael Nadal 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Currently, during this year Stefanos has achieved an overall 29-14 record. Stefanos conquered 1 title in Marseille. The Greek reached the final in Dubai and in Hamburg.
John Isner in 2020
Ranked world no.25, John played his last match on the 30th of September when he was defeated by Sebastian Korda 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the 2nd round of the French Open (draw).
At present, during this year John has a compiled 10-10 match record. John Isner’s most significant accomplishment of the current year was getting to the semifinal in Auckland and Acapulco.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and John Isner squared off 4 times. Their actual record is 2-2. Previously, the last time when they played each other, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 7-62 7-64 in the 3rd round in New York (Western & Southern Open) on the 25th of August 2020.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
