Stefanos Tsitsipas lit up the Vienna Open with a remarkable backhand passing shot that left fans and players in awe. The shot occurred during a highly competitive match against Tomas Machac, showcasing Tsitsipas’s extraordinary skill and precision.
In a critical moment of the match, Tsitsipas found himself under pressure, well behind the baseline due to Machac’s powerful shots. However, with lightning-quick reflexes and impeccable timing, he unleashed a backhand passing shot that left everyone astonished. The shot’s precision and angle were nothing short of exceptional, sailing past Machac at the net and landing in the corner of the court.
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— ATP Tour en Español (@ATPTour_ES) October 26, 2023
This breathtaking moment was met with a thunderous cheer from the crowd, and even Machac couldn’t help but applaud the brilliance of Tsitsipas. It’s a highlight that will be remembered as one of the standout moments of the tournament, a testament to the artistry and skill of professional tennis.
Tsitsipas in Vienna, ranking, and results in 2023
Ranked no.7, Stefanos has managed to achieve a compiled 47-20 record in 2023. The Greek is now competing in Vienna where he conquered the world no.99 Dominic Thiem 7-65 6-4 and the world no.74 Tomas Machac 6-3 4-6 7-5.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will face the world no.77 Borna Gojo in the quarter. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top events.
The Greek has won 1 title in 2023 in Los Cabos. The Greek was the runner-up at the Australian Open and in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Tsitsipas won 11 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 4 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Tsitsipas will play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 30th of October.
Tomas Machac in 2023
Ranked no.74 (career-high), the Czech played his last match on the 26th of October when he capitulated to world no.7 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 4-6 7-5 in the 2nd round in Vienna (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Czech has a 51-26 record. Machac clinched 2 titles in 2023 in the Orleans Challenger and the Captif Challenger. Tomas reached the final in the Prostejov Challenger and the Cassis Challenger.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Tomas Machac clashed against each other just on 1 occasion. The head to head is 1-0 for Tsitsipas. When they played, Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-3 4-6 7-5 in the 2nd round in Vienna (Erste Bank Open) on the 26th of October 2023.
