Stefanos Tsitsipas lost a tough match on Friday against Andrey Rublev in a match that would give him access to the semifinals in Turin (ATP Finals). After dominating the first set, Stefanos was battling in the second, but a break in the 8th game made everything go south for the Greek player.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has the constant presence of his parents in his box during his matches. His father, Apostolos, is extremely chatty and often reprimanded by his mother, Julia. Tsitsipas could not stand anymore his parents talking during his struggle in the third set to throw a ball at his box.
When there's too much chat 😬#NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/MW6e4MFGNB
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“Stefanos Tsitsipas should fire his father”
It is not the first time that Stefanos was affected by the behavior of his parents during one of his matches. On Twitter, his fans often say that the Greek player should “fire” his father and find his way. Tennis legend Jim Courier also believes that Tsitsipas parents are badly affecting his career.
Currently ranked no.3 (career-high), the Greek played his last match on the 18th of November when he was defeated by world no.7 Andrey Rublev 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Greek has managed to achieve a 59-24 win-loss record. Stefanos clinched 2 titles in 2022 in Monte-Carlo and Mallorca. Tsitsipas was the finalist in Rotterdam, in Rome, in Cincinnati, in Astana and in Stockholm.
Andrey Rublev in 2022
Currently ranked no.7, Rublev played his last match on the 18th of November when he overcame world no.3 Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Until now, during this year Rublev achieved a compiled 51-19 record. Andrey has won 4 titles in 2022 in Marseille, Dubai, Belgrade and Gijon.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev squared off 12 times. Their current head to head is 6-6. The last time they competed against each other, Andrey Rublev won 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the round robin in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) on the 18th of November 2022.
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