“I Feel Ready For A Grand Slam Title”- Stefanos Tsitsipas

Published 01/19/2020, 9:51 AM EST

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Stefanos Tsitsipas didn’t have a very good time at the recently concluded ATP Cup.

The Greek star was able to get a victory over an underconfident Alexander Zverev. However, he lost his bouts against lower ranked players like Denis Shapovalov and Nick Kyrgios.

A bi-product of this poor performance was an emotional breakdown. In his match against Kyrgios, Tsitsipas hit his father with his racquet, enveloped with rage.

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Tsitsipas has now said that he is looking to rebuild himself before the Australian Open 2020 and revealed the little changes that he’ll be bringing.

What Did Stefanos Tsitsipas Say?

The Greek star revealed that he’s ready to get rid of distractions like social media. Interestingly, Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the biggest social media celebrities. His instagram and twitter profile have developed a core fanbase. In fact, many fanpages have been dedicated to his social media.

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“I feel ready for a Grand Slam title- I have deleted my social media apps. Also, I will try to remain as far as possible.”

Tsitsipas also revealed that he has apologized for his father for the infamous incident at the ATP cup.

“I apologized to my father about the racquet incident, told him it it won’t happen again. My new favourite quote is-‘Done is better than perfect'”.

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How Does Australian Open 2020 Look For  Tsitsipas?

Stefanos Tsitsipas will face world no 94 Salvatore Caruso in the first round of the Australian Open.

Despite recent setbacks, he is being touted as one of the top contenders to win the entire tournament. This is because of his impeccable ability to perform fantastically in big ticket matches.

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In fact, his game against Rafael Nadal at Mubadala was testimony to his rising status. Therefore, don’t be surprised if you see him with some big wins at the end of the Australian Open.

How do you think Stefanos Tsitsipas will perform at Australian Open 2020?

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