Stefanos Tsitsipas had a tough experience at the Olympic Games. The Greek sensation was aiming at bringing at least one medal for his country. Unfortunately, he lost in the third round in singles and the quarterfinals in mixed doubles.
The injury
Tsitsipas also incurred a leg injury when he was playing against Ugo Humbert. Stefanos decided to record a quick video reassuring his fans that the leg injury is nothing really serious.
Stefanos Tsitsipas gives updates about his leg injury #olympics pic.twitter.com/lR3nB38Mho
— Luke (@Luke16572469) August 1, 2021
Tsitsipas schedules in North America
Stefanos will now go to North America, where he will play Rogers Cup in Toronto before competing in the ATP1000 in Cincinnati. His main target will be to have a deep run at the US Open.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
At the moment ranked no.4 (career-high), Tsitsipas played his last match on the 28th of July when he surrendered to world no.28 Ugo Humbert 2-6 7-6(4) 6-2 in the 3rd round in Tokyo (draw).
Until now, during this year Tsitsipas has achieved a composed 42-12 win-loss record. The Greek has won 2 titles in 2021 in Monte-Carlo and in Lyon. Tsitsipas reached the final in Acapulco, in Barcelona and at the French Open.
Ugo Humbert in 2021
Currently ranked no.28, Ugo played his last match on the 29th of July when he capitulated to world no.25 Karen Khachanov 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 in the quarter in Tokyo (draw).
During this season Humbert has managed to achieve a compiled 18-15 record. This year, Humbert won 1 tournament in Halle.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Ugo Humbert fought against each other only on 2 occasions. Their current record is 2-0 for Humbert. Previously, the last time they squared off, Ugo Humbert won 2-6 7-6(4) 6-2 in the 3rd round in Tokyo (Olympics) on the 28th of July 2021.
