Stefanos Tsitsipas has always stated that his biggest tennis idols are Pete Sampras and Roger Federer. During a lovely interview with the Tennis Channel, Stefanos Tsitsipas was asked to comment about his memories of Roger Federer after the Swiss sensation announced his retirement.
That special moment in Halle
During the interview, Tsitsipas said it was really special when Roger Federer watched his match against Lucas Pouille in Halle. It felt incredible for Stefanos to be “watched and scouted” by his idol.
Here is the video.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2022
Now the world no.6, Stefanos played his last match on the 29th of August when he was defeated by world no.75 Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros 6-0 6-1 3-6 7-5 in the 1st round of the U.S. Open (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Greek has managed to achieve a composed 46-17 record. The Greek has won 2 titles in 2022 in Monte-Carlo and in Mallorca. The Greek was the finalist in Rotterdam, in Rome and in Cincinnati.
Tsitsipas is scheduled to play next in Nur-Sultan (Astana Open). He will start from the main draw on the 3rd of October.