In a dramatic turn of events during the opening match of the Rome Masters, Greek tennis sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed his frustration by demolishing his racket after losing the first game against German player Jan-Lennard Struff. The incident left spectators in awe and raised questions about the mental fortitude of the world number five.
Tsitsipas, known for his fiery temperament on the court, had a rocky start in the match. Struff, ranked 42nd in the ATP rankings, capitalized on Tsitsipas’s unforced errors to secure an early break. As the crowd held its breath, Tsitsipas flung his racket to the ground, shattering it into pieces. The racket’s strings snapped, and the frame cracked, leaving the Greek star without a functional weapon.
The umpire immediately issued a code violation for racket abuse, but Tsitsipas seemed unfazed. He continued to battle against Struff, relying on sheer determination and skill. Eventually, Tsitispas won 6-71 6-4 6-4.
Tsitsipas in Rome, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.8, the Greek achieved a compiled 22-8 win-loss record in 2024. The Greek is playing at the moment in Rome where he overcame the world no.41 Jan-Lennard Struff 6-71 6-4 6-4.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will face the world no.30 Cameron Norrie in the 3rd round. Their current record is 1-1.
The Greek clinched 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo. Stefanos was the finalist 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)
Tsitsipas is scheduled to compete next at the French Open (French Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of May.
