Stefanos Tsitsipas lost yet another tough ATP500 final last week in Acapulco against Alexander Zverev. The world no.5 seemed to be in full control of the match when he also had the opportunity to lead 5-1 in the opening set before caving in and lose 6-4 7-6(3). After Mexico, Stefanos headed to the Miami Open with low expectations.
During an interview in Florida, he admitted that he was still quite bittered by what happened in Mexico, but eventually, he will try to see the bright side and use that experience for the future.
“I come here a bit bittered, I won’t lie. I feel like I had my chances last week and it was a great run with many positive things. think I played great tennis.”
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Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
At the moment ranked no.5 (career-high), Stefanos played his last contest on the 20th of March when he was overcome by Alexander Zverev 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Acapulco (draw).
Presently, during this year Stefanos has achieved a composed 14-4 win-loss record. Stefanos Tsitsipas’s latest run in Acapulco was the best achievement of his season.
Alexander Zverev in 2021
Now the world no.7, Zverev played his last match on the 20th of March when he overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Acapulco to win his 14th career title.
This year Alexander owns a compiled 9-4 record. Alexander conquered 1 title in Acapulco.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev played each other 7 times. Their record is 5-2 for Tsitsipas. Previously, the last time when they competed against each other, Alexander Zverev won 6-4 7-6(3) in the final in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) on the 20th of March 2021.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev |
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