Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has issued a heartfelt apology for sharing a video on his Instagram that was perceived as sexist by many viewers. The video, which sparked widespread backlash, was intended to showcase Tsitsipas’ appreciation for art and beauty, according to the athlete.
“My intentions were completely different from what people saw. I am a very romantic person and I like videos and generally the arts that have to do with something beautiful and impressive,” Tsitsipas explained. “I saw it from that side too, I didn’t see it as being sexist or misogynistic, as it was treated by many people.”
Tsitsipas acknowledged his mistake and expressed regret for not considering the potential for misunderstanding. “I will say that I was wrong, I shouldn’t have shared something like that because it was misunderstood by many. I’ve shared something on Twitter before and realized two hours later that people might see it differently. I was wrong both times,” he admitted.
🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas has apologised for sharing a video on his Instagram (see pictures below)
“My intentions were completely different from what people saw. I am a very romantic person and I like videos and generally the arts that have to do with something beautiful and… pic.twitter.com/5HhMADed1Y
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) July 5, 2024
The incident highlights the importance of mindfulness on social media, especially for public figures. Tsitsipas’ apology underscores his commitment to learning from these experiences and being more considerate in the future.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Currently the world no.11, the Greek played his last match on the 4th of July when he capitulated to world no.87 Emil Ruusuvuori 7-6(6) 7-6(10) 3-6 6-3 in the 2nd round in Wimbledon (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Greek has a composed 30-12 win-loss record. Stefanos conquered 1 title in Monte-Carlo. Stefanos was the finalist in Barcelona.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will play the world no.314 John Isner in the Round Robin on Sunday at 6:00 pm on CENTER COURT. The head to head is 6-2 for Tsitsipas.
Tsitsipas clinched 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo. Tsitsipas reached the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Stefanos 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 will play next in Gstaad (EFG Swiss Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 15th of July.
Stefanos Tsitsipas |
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