Stefanos Tsitsipas, despite reaching the final in Barcelona, expressed his thoughts on his performance, acknowledging that he did not display his best tennis throughout the tournament. Reflecting on his journey to the final, Tsitsipas humbly admitted that he lacked the mental capacity to compete effectively in the decisive match against Casper Ruud.
“I wasn’t playing my best tennis this week in Barcelona. I was still able to get to the finals. Today, I just didn’t have the mental capacity to even fight. Casper was just too good today. He deserved to win.”
Tsitsipas’ candid assessment highlights the challenges he faced despite his accomplishment of reaching the final. His recognition of Ruud’s superiority in their encounter underscores the Norwegian’s commendable performance on the court.
Stefanos Tsitsipas about his performance in Barcelona
“I wasn’t playing my best tennis this week in Barcelona. I was still able to get to the finals. Today, I just didn’t have the mental capacity to even fight. Casper was just too good today. He deserved to win.”
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As Tsitsipas evaluates his performance and looks ahead to future tournaments, his humility and sportsmanship shine through. Despite the disappointment of falling short in the final, Tsitsipas remains determined to learn and grow from the experience, demonstrating the resilience and professionalism that characterize him as a top competitor on the ATP Tour.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Now ranked no.7, the Greek played his last match on the 21st of April when he capitulated to world no.6 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 in the final in Barcelona (draw).
This season the Greek has managed to achieve a composed 21-7 match record. This year, Tsitsipas won 1 tournament in Monte-Carlo. Stefanos reached the final in Barcelona.
Tsitsipas conquered 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo. Tsitsipas got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
The Greek won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
