Stefanos Tsitsipas is diving deep into losses on the court! But while everything around him is going fine on the personal front, his athletic performance has seen a downfall since the US Open. The cause of these unexpected back-to-back losses has been the subject of much controversy. The 2023 Australian Open finalist, however, has already spoken out against those who doubt his tennis skills.

While there have been a lot of rumors regarding his relationship with Paula Badosa, many believe his focus may have dwindled in the game. However, the seventh-ranked tennis player has a totally different explanation to give regarding his declining form.

Stefanos Tsitsipas shut down haters with a strong statement

After facing an embarrassing exit from the Shanghai Masters, the 25-year-old Greek tennis player has been in controversy because of his downfall. The main query is whether his girlfriend is to blame for his slide or whether it is the disturbing form he has been carrying as a result of injuries. Tsitsipas, in a press conference during the European Open Media Day, spoke on this topic regarding his focus on tennis while stating the perfect reply to the haters.

He said, “People who say I’m not focused on tennis anymore? I’m training more than I ever have in my career. I don’t want to prove anything to anyone, except to myself, to prove to myself that I am capable of regaining my level. I believe it.”

Along with that, he also made his stand quite clear regarding how he is working harder than ever and playing with full trust in himself. After winning the Los Cabos Open, the seventh-ranked tennis player has made quite an early exit from every tournament he has participated in, including the US Open itself.

Nevertheless, after making a second-round exit from the Shanghai Masters, the Greek tennis player also faced the warmth of tennis fans regarding his sudden fall on the court.

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When tennis fans questioned Tsitsipas’ form

The 25-year-old tennis star, who came into the tournament as one of the favorites, suffered a defeat against Ugo Humbert in the second round of the tournament. While a lot of fans expected Tsitsipas to win the match, fans lashed out at him regarding his defeat.

A fan claimed that he had been suffering a downfall because of a coaching situation. He wrote, “Is it me, or has Tsitsipas been on a steady downhill ride since around April/May….I think his head is all messed up…and his coaching team sucks….’

The second spectator expressed his dissatisfaction with how the Greek player’s situation had changed on the tennis court. He said, “I can’t recognize Tsitsipas, I don’t know what happened to him this year. Why did you lose your level man, come on.”

Another fan gave him a name, as the disappointment continued, and wrote, “This Shitsipas guy.”

But now that Tsitsipas has made his position clear, his supporters may exhale in relief as he works hard to reclaim his former form. What do you think about Tsitsipas’ form? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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