Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic played a fantastic French Open final last year. The Greek sensation was leading by 2 sets when Nole found once again his way back to win an impossible match.
During the press conference that precedes the French Open, talking about that final, Stefanos Tsitsipas conceded that at the end of the day it was Djokovic to play better and deserve the title.
Stefanos commented:
“Obviously it’s a shame, losing a final, being two sets to love up, never really has happened before. He played great. He played better than me. He deserved to win that final. Especially after that two sets to love to lead for me. So it’s simple. I just need to get better. I just need to have a longer duration of how the way I played in these first two sets, and be up there bringing the fire after every single shot.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2022
Ranked world no.4, the Greek played his last match on the 15th of May when he lost to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-0 7-6(5) in the final in Rome (draw).
This year Stefanos owns a composed 31-10 win-loss record. Stefanos conquered 1 title in Monte-Carlo. Stefanos was the finalist in Rotterdam and in Rome.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
Ranked world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 15th of May when he overcame world no.4 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-0 7-6(5) in the final in Rome to win his 87th career title.
Presently, during this year Djokovic has achieved a compiled 12-4 match record. The Serbian conquered 1 title in Rome. The Serbian was the runner-up in Belgrade.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 9 times. Their current record is 7-2 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-0 7-6(5) in the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 15th of May 2022.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic |
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