Stefanos Tsitsipas has reflected on his memorable yet disappointing performance in the 2021 French Open final. The Greek tennis star reached his first Grand Slam final after a stellar run on the European clay courts, ultimately facing off against Novak Djokovic in a highly anticipated match. Tsitsipas’ journey to the final was nothing short of remarkable, with victories over several top-tier opponents showcasing his undeniable talent and determination.
In the final, Tsitsipas started strong, winning the first two sets against Djokovic and positioning himself for what seemed to be a historic victory for Greek tennis. However, the match took a turn as Djokovic made a stunning comeback, taking the next three sets to clinch the title.
Reflecting on the match, Tsitsipas has admitted to making a significant mistake that he believes cost him his chance at glory. Tsitsipas revealed that his adherence to certain superstitions and preparation habits led to a decrease in his energy levels as the match progressed. Tsitsipas stated, “I made a massive mistake in the final. That is the only regret that I have. I just learned through that final that superstitions aren’t always necessarily good. More Tennis News. That goes for not eating as well when playing a final, which can cost you so much.”
He continued to elaborate on how his energy was fading after the first two sets, but he convinced himself that his routine was sufficient and decided not to make adjustments right away. By the time he realized he needed to change his approach and started to do so, it was already too late to regain his earlier momentum.
Tsitsipas’ experience in the French Open final was a significant learning moment in his career. It’s a poignant reminder that even the most talented athletes are still honing their strategies and learning from their experiences. Despite the heartbreak, Tsitsipas remains a formidable player on the ATP tour, with many believing that his first Grand Slam victory is just around the corner.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
Now ranked no.
6, the Serbian played his last match on the 24th of January when he had to retire when playing against world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal and the scoreline was 7-6(5) .During this season the Serbian has managed to achieve a 7-2 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February and () on the 29th of December.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2025
Currently the world no.13, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 13th of January when he capitulated to world no.36 Alex Michelsen 7-5 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the 1st round of the Australian Open (draw).
At present, during this year Tsitsipas has achieved a 1-2 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open) on the 3rd of February and Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February.
Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas fought against each other 14 times. Their head to head is 12-2 for Djokovic.