Stefanos Tsitsipas began his French Open campaign with a solid first-round victory, defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to advance in the tournament. The Greek star, a former finalist at Roland Garros, expressed his appreciation for competing on clay again, emphasizing how much he enjoys the surface.
Tsitsipas acknowledged the challenges of adapting to the conditions but highlighted the familiarity and comfort he feels when playing on clay. He described the experience as special, noting that the surface allows him to showcase his full range of skills. His ability to construct points and dictate play was evident in his opening match, where he controlled the tempo and executed his shots with precision.
Despite facing resistance from Etcheverry, Tsitsipas remained composed, using his strong baseline game and tactical awareness to secure the win. His performance demonstrated his readiness for the tournament, as he looks to build momentum in the coming rounds.
With his first match behind him, Tsitsipas is set to face Italian qualifier Matteo Gigante in the second round. As he continues his journey at Roland Garros, he remains focused on refining his game and making another deep run in the tournament. Fans eagerly anticipate his next match, hoping to see more of his signature clay-court brilliance.
Tsitsipas at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.20, the Greek owns a compiled 18-10 match record in 2025. Stefanos is now competing at the French Open where he toppled the world no.53 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-5 6-3 6-4.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will play the world no.167 Matteo Gigante in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
Stefanos clinched 1 title in 2025 in Dubai.
Tsitsipas won 13 titles in his career: 2 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon) after Halle. The main draw will start on the 16th of June.
