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Tsitsipas Shows Signs of Revival in Monte Carlo Comeback

Tsitsipas Shows Signs of Revival in Monte Carlo Comeback

Πηγή Φωτογραφίας: DAVIS CUP 2024 / ΕΛΛΑΔΑ - ΡΟΥΜΑΝΙΑ / 2η ΗΜΕΡΑ (ΜΙΧΑΛΗΣ ΚΑΡΑΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ / EUROKINISSI)

“I felt like during the rallies I was staying intact and calm,” Tsitsipas said. “I was trying to read the court and play with the trajectory of the ball.”

After his debut match on the main stadium court, Stefanos Tsitsipas faced a setback by being relegated to the smaller court for his round-of-32 match against Tomas Etcheverry. This demotion may have been discouraging for Tsitsipas, a two-time champion at the event. Meanwhile, his younger rival, Jannik Sinner, received the spotlight on the center court, highlighting the contrast in their current trajectories.

While Sinner has enjoyed a rise in form in 2024, Tsitsipas has struggled to maintain his previous level of success. He remains winless in titles and finals this year, and has faced defeats against lower-ranked opponents such as Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, and Denis Shapovalov. Consequently, his ranking has dropped from No. 3 to No. 12. Tennis commentators have attributed his struggles to the perceived disadvantage of his one-handed backhand.

Despite these challenges, Tsitsipas exhibited resilience against Etcheverry. He overcame an early deficit with aggressive play, eventually securing a 6-1, 6-0 victory. This performance hinted at a return to the form that saw him reach the Australian Open final in 2023, showcasing his athleticism and all-court ability.

“I felt like during the rallies I was staying intact and calm,” Tsitsipas said. “I was trying to read the court and play with the trajectory of the ball.”

“I felt like once the momentum was there, I felt unstoppable in some ways.”

He’ll get a big test of his current level when he faces Alexander Zverev next. Tsitsipas holds a 9-5 lead in their head to head, but Zverev won their only match of 2024, at the United Cup, and has had a much better year so far.

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