Stefanos Tsitsipas is about to face big serve and American no.1, John Isner, in Acapulco’s second round. However, the Greek no.1 is very well aware that this could be a big challenge for him that he is used to struggling against big servers.
Tsitsipas commented:
“[Isner] is a guy that serves really well, so that’s going to be the biggest element and the one thing that I’ll really have to resolve during that match.
I really hope I can play some good matches in Acapulco and get some love from the fans. It is going to be a tough one that’s for sure.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas and John Isner squared off 4 times. Their current record is 2-2. The last time they played each other, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 7-6(2) 7-6(4) in the 3rd round in New York (Western & Southern Open) in August 2020.
In the video below, you can watch the highlights.
Tsitsipas in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2021
At the moment ranked no.5 (career-high), Stefanos achieved an overall 11-3 win-loss record in 2021. The Greek is participating in Acapulco where he beat Benoit Paire 6-3 6-1.
The Greek won 5 titles in his career: 1 on clay courts and 4 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Isner in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked world no.27, the American has a composed 2-1 record in 2021. Isner is playing at the moment in Acapulco where he ousted Salvatore Caruso 6-4 6-3.
Isner won 15 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
