Stefanos tsitsipas

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In 1956, Tsitsipas' maternal grandfather Sergei Salnikov became an Olympic champion in Melbourne, playing as a striker for the Soviet Union's football team. Some 65 years later, the 22-year-old Greek grandson he never met is chasing his first Grand Slam victory in that same city. Family means a lot for Tsitsipas. And so does the Australian Open - this was where he first announced his sporting potential by defeating his idol Roger Federer on his way to the 2019 semi-finals. Since then, he has won four ATP titles, including the ATP Finals of 2019, and is currently ranked sixth in the world. Already seen as a natural heir to the current generation's dominant figures, he is exciting to watch, and a charismatic, refreshing presence on and off the court. But there is another, perhaps unexpected side to him. This outwardly confident young man for a long time struggled with crippling shyness, and remains deeply affected by an extraordinary near-death experience he says continues to shape him still. • Australian Open 2021: How to follow on BBC TV, radio and online The early parts of Tsitsipas' story might feel familiar to the tennis world. He began playing at a very young age, encouraged and assisted by parents with a background in the sport. His mother Julia Apostoli was herself a professional, and she and husband Apostolos Tsitsipas worked as tennis teachers in the Athens suburbs. "My mum was also my coach when I was younger so she taught me a lot, including discipline, generosit...

Four days before he began his glorious, drama-filled run to the finals at Roland Garros, Stefanos Tsi­tsipas took the court at a suburban Paris country club and started circling his arms, reaching so far that he looked less like a 22-year-old tennis star and more like a Ferris wheel that had just been turned on and was gently picking up speed. Today was shoe-test day. Tsitsipas was wearing a new pair of black sneakers from Adidas, his sponsor; black shorts; and a white T-shirt that read terre battue (“clay court,” more or less, and a French Open slogan). His shoulder-length, sun-streaked curls were getting in his face, so he called for a headband. While he waited, he took out a pouch and ate some kind of goo. Soon Tsitsipas’s coach—his father, Apostolos—had set up a quartet of cones, and Tsitsipas was hitting down-the-line forehand after down-the-line forehand, an exercise designed to improve his margins, cratering the red dirt so that it looked like the balls were landing on the moon. “He always wants to improve, no matter what he’s doing,” Nick Tzekos, Tsitsipas’s agent, said, looking on. “I was with him yesterday, and he was like, ‘I’ve created my own font!’ ” Yes, that’s right: his own font. In addition to being the third-ranked tennis player in the world, the youngest person in the ATP Top Ten, and the subject of countless dubious nicknames (the Greek God, Greece Lightning), Tsitsipas has, apparently, been finding time to get into graphic design. Unusually for a profe...

Singles Service Record Aces 2,838 Double Faults 892 1st Serve 62% 1st Serve Points Won 76% 2nd Serve Points Won 55% Break Points Faced 2,021 Break Points Saved 65% Service Games Played 5,170 Service Games Won 86% Total Service Points Won 68% Singles Return Record 1st Serve Return Points Won 29% 2nd Serve Return Points Won 49% Break Points Opportunities 2,686 Break Points Converted 40% Return Games Played 5,055 Return Games Won 21% Return Points Won 36% Total Points Won 52%

Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to showcase his talents to a certain Academy Award nominee. Fresh off his quarterfinal win Tuesday over the Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka at the 2023 Australian Open, Tsitsipas’ post-match interview took a unique turn when he elaborated on his fondness for Australia’s own Margot Robbie. “I mean, Australia’s such a great country. I like a lot of Aussie things, you know, one of my favorite actresses comes from Australia, Margot Robbie,” the Greek athlete, 24, said with a smile. Big Margot Robbie fan 😂 Stefanos Tsitsipas in action during his quarter-final match at the Australian Open on Jan. 24, 2023. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Stefanos Tsitsipas speaks following his quarter-final win at the Australian Open on Jan. 24, 2023. Twitter/Australian Open Commentator Jim Courier asked Tsitsipas if he was making some sort of offer to the “Babylon” actress, 32. “It would be nice to see her over there one day,” the tennis ace said, while pointing towards the seats. Tsitsipas then verified he was “absolutely” extending an invitation to Robbie to watch him play, which drew cheers from the crowd inside the Melbourne Park venue. Robbie, who is set to star in this summer’s highly anticipated “Barbie” film, is quite the sports fan. Advertisement Robbie has been married to the 32-year-old Ackerley, a British film producer, since 2016. As for Tsitsipas, who will face Russia’s Karen Khachanov Thursday in the semifinals, he is reportedly dating Theodora Petalas, a j...

Stefanos Tsitsipas' father has come under fire over his actions after the Australian Open final. Image: Getty/Channel 9 Stefanos Tsitsipas' father has drawn criticism for his actions in the post-match ceremony after the Australian Open final, with fans noticing he wasn't standing with the rest of his son's team. Tsitsipas won widespread praise for his classy and gracious runner-up speech in which he paid tribute to Novak Djokovic despite being thrashed in straight sets. However the same can't be said for Tsitsipas' father and coach Apostolos, who remained seated while the rest of his box stood for the Greek star during his speech. Coaches and staff traditionally stand while the players deliver their post-match speeches after a final, but for some reason Apostolos remained in his seat. 'NOT HAPPY': Novak Djokovic's brutal confession about wife after final 'WHAT A JOKE': Outrage over 'unfair' detail in Novak Djokovic triumph Apostolos also wasn't standing during Djokovic's victory speech in which the Serbian star heaped praise on Tsitsipas and his family. A number of tennis fans and commentators took aim at Tsitsipas Sr, with many labelling his actions 'disrespectful'. Christ. Djokovic is complimenting his family and even still, he can’t bring himself to stand. — Claire Connelly (@_ClaireConnelly) Journalist Yasmin Syed wrote on Twitter: "In my personal opinion it's really really not nice that Tsitsipas' dad isn't standing up or clapping during his son's speech and this ...

Singles Service Record Aces 2,838 Double Faults 892 1st Serve 62% 1st Serve Points Won 76% 2nd Serve Points Won 55% Break Points Faced 2,021 Break Points Saved 65% Service Games Played 5,170 Service Games Won 86% Total Service Points Won 68% Singles Return Record 1st Serve Return Points Won 29% 2nd Serve Return Points Won 49% Break Points Opportunities 2,686 Break Points Converted 40% Return Games Played 5,055 Return Games Won 21% Return Points Won 36% Total Points Won 52%

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Four days before he began his glorious, drama-filled run to the finals at Roland Garros, Stefanos Tsi­tsipas took the court at a suburban Paris country club and started circling his arms, reaching so far that he looked less like a 22-year-old tennis star and more like a Ferris wheel that had just been turned on and was gently picking up speed. Today was shoe-test day. Tsitsipas was wearing a new pair of black sneakers from Adidas, his sponsor; black shorts; and a white T-shirt that read terre battue (“clay court,” more or less, and a French Open slogan). His shoulder-length, sun-streaked curls were getting in his face, so he called for a headband. While he waited, he took out a pouch and ate some kind of goo. Soon Tsitsipas’s coach—his father, Apostolos—had set up a quartet of cones, and Tsitsipas was hitting down-the-line forehand after down-the-line forehand, an exercise designed to improve his margins, cratering the red dirt so that it looked like the balls were landing on the moon. “He always wants to improve, no matter what he’s doing,” Nick Tzekos, Tsitsipas’s agent, said, looking on. “I was with him yesterday, and he was like, ‘I’ve created my own font!’ ” Yes, that’s right: his own font. In addition to being the third-ranked tennis player in the world, the youngest person in the ATP Top Ten, and the subject of countless dubious nicknames (the Greek God, Greece Lightning), Tsitsipas has, apparently, been finding time to get into graphic design. Unusually for a profe...

It's a simple item - a T-shirt that reads: USSR 1956 - but it helps illustrate something of the unique personality behind one of tennis' most intriguing talents. In 1956, Tsitsipas' maternal grandfather Sergei Salnikov became an Olympic champion in Melbourne, playing as a striker for the Soviet Union's football team. Some 65 years later, the 22-year-old Greek grandson he never met is chasing his first Grand Slam victory in that same city. Family means a lot for Tsitsipas. And so does the Australian Open - this was where he first announced his sporting potential by defeating his idol Roger Federer on his way to the 2019 semi-finals. Since then, he has won four ATP titles, including the ATP Finals of 2019, and is currently ranked sixth in the world. Already seen as a natural heir to the current generation's dominant figures, he is exciting to watch, and a charismatic, refreshing presence on and off the court. But there is another, perhaps unexpected side to him. This outwardly confident young man for a long time struggled with crippling shyness, and remains deeply affected by an extraordinary near-death experience he says continues to shape him still. • Australian Open 2021: How to follow on BBC TV, radio and online The early parts of Tsitsipas' story might feel familiar to the tennis world. He began playing at a very young age, encouraged and assisted by parents with a background in the sport. His mother Julia Apostoli was herself a professional, and she and husband Apostol...