Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Andrey Rublev on Sunday in Turin in what is going to be his opening match at the ATP Finals. In the meantime, the Greek sensation had the opportunity to have some fun with Tik Tok celebrity Khabi Lame.
The Senegalese became an instant celebrity during the lockdown with his funny videos mainly making fun of people overcomplicating things. Stefanos wanted to add some more with this post on Twitter.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Now the world no.4, Stefanos played his last match on the 3rd of November when he had to retire when playing against world no.59 Alexei Popyrin in the 2nd round and the scoreline was 4-2 .
Currently, during this year Tsitsipas has managed to achieve a composed 55-18 match record. Stefanos conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Monte-Carlo and in Lyon. Tsitsipas got to the final in Acapulco, in Barcelona and at the French Open.
Andrey Rublev in 2021
Now ranked no.5 (career-high), Andrey played his last match on the 3rd
of November when he was overcome by world no.23 Taylor Fritz 7-5 7-6(2) in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).Until now, during this year Rublev has achieved an overall 48-20 record. Andrey clinched 1 title in Rotterdam. Rublev reached the final in Monte-Carlo, in Halle and in Cincinnati.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev clashed against each other 8 times. Their actual record is 4-4. The last time they fought against each other, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-3 6-3 in the final in Monte-Carlo (Monte) on the 18th of April 2021.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.