Stefanos Tsitsipas lost the Cincinnati final against Borna Coric after he looked in command of the match at least for almost the entire first set.
Stefanos had many heartbreaks when playing finals in top tournaments. He lost 8 finals when playing ATP500, 4 finals when competing in ATP1000 events and he did not manage to win the French Open final in 2021 when he was leading Novak Djokovic by 2 sets. Fortunately, Tsitsipas has 9 titles under his belt.
During the trophy ceremony, Stefanos conceded that his conqueror played extremely well and he added that he didn’t lose because he choked.
Stefanos commented:
“You’ve proved yourself over and over again. It was an incredible comeback from injury. You are proving that you are up there with us.”
Tsitsipas said he is trying to win his first title on outdoor hardcourt to add:
“It kind of sucks. I still hope to come back here and win it one day. I was definitely not choking — I just played robots every time in finals.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIEKAwd-Frk
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2022
At the moment ranked no.5, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 21st of August when he lost to world no.29 Borna Coric 7-6(0) 6-2 in the final in Cincinnati (draw).
Until now, during this year the Greek has a composed 46-16 match record. Stefanos has won 2 titles in 2022 in Monte-Carlo and in Mallorca. The Greek got to the final in Rotterdam, in Rome and in Cincinnati.
Tsitsipas is scheduled to compete next in U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw on the 29th of August.
Borna Coric in 2022
At the moment ranked no.29, Borna played his last match on the 21st of August when he overcame world no.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(0) 6-2 in the final in Cincinnati to win his 3rd career title.
Currently, during this year Coric achieved an overall 17-12 record. Borna conquered 2 titles in 2022 in the Parma Challenger and in Cincinnati.
Coric is scheduled to play next in U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will start from the main draw on the 29th of August thanks to a protected ranking.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Borna Coric squared off 3 times. Their record is 2-1 for Coric. Before, the last time they locked horns, Borna Coric won 7-6(0) 6-2 in the final in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) on the 21st of August 2022.
Here the highlights.
