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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 2, 2022 Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas during his third round match against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 2, 2022 Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas during his third round match against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Stefanos Tsitsipas, a name now synonymous with greatness in the world of tennis, hails from Greece and exhibits immense potential through his unique playing style. Beyond his on-court prowess, the young gun is equally known for his witty humor.
Recently, he treated his followers on Twitter with a relatable incident experienced by most people at least once in their lifetime. Sharing a lighthearted moment, Tsitsipas humorously recalled an incident that most would relate to. However, it turns out that the tweet was not favored by many as users went all-out to bash the Greek player.
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Fans slam Stefanos Tsitsipas for his tweet
With a playful and candid tweet, Stefanos Tsitsipas endeared himself to his followers, evoking smiles with his relatable take on everyday experiences. In a witty remark, he humorously reminisced about the excitement of acquiring a new car, with the newfound delight of avoiding an immediate gas light after refueling.
At a moment when pundits questioned his performance on the court, fans also did not leave him as they were in full swing.
Soon after Tsitsipas came up with the tweet, the fans were soon on the front seat and ready to go all in. One fan took to Twitter and said, “You own a Tesla you f***ing idiot.” This tweet resembles the disagreement of the fan with Tsitsipas’ words.
You own a Tesla you fucking idiot. https://t.co/DoQMdHzJiT
— PT (@PTTennis1) July 25, 2023
Another fan did not shy away from mentioning his thought. ”Bro is rich,” said the user indicating that he might not be facing the same problems as he is rich than the average person.
Bro is rich https://t.co/fCGBpcuFxz
— Dav (@NovakGoatvic) July 25, 2023
In another tweet that followed, one fan said that he should act like a multimillionaire and act like one. “You are a multimillionaire act like it”
you are a multimillionaire act like it https://t.co/YlNGeMjIZr
— Sabalenka Fans Somalia (@sabalenkistan) July 25, 2023
The slamming did not end. One fan went too far and said that he used to follow Tsitsipas a lot but in recent days, his support for the star seems to have faded away. Moreover, he mentioned that his tweet was one perfect reason to not support him anymore.

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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 2, 2022 Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas during his third round match against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
“Every now and then, I wonder how did I go from supporting Tsitsipas in 2018-21 to rooting for his opponent most of the time and if it was harsh of me to do so. But the moment this guy tweets, I realize that there’s a perfectly valid reason for it”
Every now and then, I wonder how did I go from supporting Tsitsipas in 2018-21 to rooting for his opponent most of the time and if it was harsh of me to do so.
But the moment this guy tweets, I realize that there's a perfectly valid reason for it https://t.co/LSCzhkGvJC
— Srihari (@srihariravi_12) July 25, 2023
One fan commented that despite having millions in his bank account, he still wants to act like he does not have enough. He must stop pretending it.
Bro have millions and still pretends to be working class https://t.co/LZqsiQQdrk
— Eustaquio Habichuela (@alvarocasta_) July 25, 2023
The banter does not seem to have stopped there. “One fan said Just paid $63 to fill up my SUV. Rode the gas light longer than I should have.” This was a clear indication of troll that the user marked on the Greek player
Just paid $63 to fill up my SUV. Rode the gas light longer than I should have. https://t.co/PEgM9cAnnr
— Reena Ninan (@reenaninan) July 26, 2023
Another fan wrote that with the kind of tweets that he does, he would become a walking meme material. “Why is Tsitsipas tweeting like a walking meme”
why is tsitsipas tweeting like a walking meme https://t.co/kTTzzxVESs
— Lorn (@lorrrrrrn) July 25, 2023
Last, but not least, one user advised Tsitsipas to shut his mouth and not claim such words. “shut the fuck up” wrote the user who did seem to slam Tsitsipas for his tweet.
shut the fuck up https://t.co/KnA8wATKyP
— melanie lautrup (@melanie_lautrup) July 25, 2023
Thus, the intention with which Stefanos Tsitsipas thought of making a light mood among his fans and readers failed miserably. Not only did the fans disapprove of his statements but also slammed the Greek player for being someone who he certainly is not.
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ tweet strikes a chord but faces backlash
The lighthearted post showcased a glimpse of the tennis star’s off-court personality, resonating with fans who appreciated his reliability. Stitsipas tweeted: “Remember when we used to be excited about getting a new car? Now we’re excited when the gas doesn’t turn on immediately after filing up.”
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Remember when we used to be excited about getting a new car? Now we're excited when the gas light doesn't turn on immediately after filling up.
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) July 25, 2023
Yet, like any public figure, Tsitsipas’ words invited diverse reactions from his fan base. There were many who did not like his tweet and went on to mention that he is trying to be what he isn’t.
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