Stefanos Tsitsipas is gearing up for a challenging encounter with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics. Tsitsipas, who has struggled in his head-to-head record against the Serbian tennis star, humorously remarked on the mental approach he needs to take.

“I need the memory of a goldfish,” Tsitsipas said, acknowledging his less-than-favorable past performances against Djokovic. The comment highlights the Greek player’s need to forget previous defeats and focus on the present match. Tsitsipas has faced Djokovic numerous times, often falling short against the seasoned champion.

Despite the daunting task, Tsitsipas remains determined to give his best. His statement underscores the importance of mental resilience and the ability to stay focused in high-stakes matches. As the two prepare to face off, tennis fans eagerly anticipate whether Tsitsipas can turn the tide and secure a victory against one of the greatest players in the sport’s history.

Tsitsipas in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024

Currently the world no.11, the Greek achieved a composed 35-13 record in 2024. The Greek is currently competing in Paris where he overcame the world no.88 Zizou Bergs 7-6(6) 1-6 6-1, the world no.58 Daniel Evans 6-1 6-2 and the world no.18 Sebastian Baez 7-5 6-1.

Stefanos Tsitsipas will compete against the world no.553 John Isner in the Round Robin on Sunday at 6:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their head to head is 6-2 for Tsitsipas.

Stefanos clinched 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo. The Greek was the finalist in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).

Tsitsipas 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 has scheduled to play next in Montreal (National Bank Open)

. He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.

Djokovic in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024

At the moment ranked no.2, the Serbian has achieved a compiled 26-7 match record in 2024. Novak is playing in Paris where he beat Matthew Ebden 6-0 6-1, the world no.161 Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-4 and the world no.70 Dominik Koepfer 7-5 6-3.

Novak Djokovic will take on the world no.11 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter on Thursday at 4:00 pm on Court Philippe Chatrier. Their current record is 11-2 for Djokovic.

Djokovic reached the final in Wimbledon.

Novak won 98 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Djokovic is scheduled to compete next in Montreal (National Bank Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic squared off 13 times. Their current head to head is 11-2 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they squared off, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) in the final in Melbourne (Australian Open) in January 2023.

You can watch the highlights in the following video.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic

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