does not want his Australian Open run to stop after his four-set match win over . The 20-year-old Greek would love to win his maiden Grand Slam title. Thats why Im playing, for the trophy, for the title, said Tsitsipas.
Yeah, again, I feel good. I really want it badly. I really want to proceed further in the tournament, yeah, to make myself happy and the people that are cheering for me happy. I really like this atmosphere thats on the court, the whole dynamic of it, I would say.
It just feels so nice to be playing on these courts. Its spectacular. I really want to stay here as long as possible. Thats my goal. On how he adapts his tactic to opponents, the Athens native added: I do have a plan before I go to the court.
Sometimes, yeah, decision making during the match, what feels right, what I see on the court. If I take a decision, I wont hesitate. Thats pretty much what Ive changed in my development as a player. I stopped being hesitant on what Im going to do when the ball is in front of me.
I know from the very beginning where Im going to go, what Im going to do, what is my plan with that shot. Thats something that I have improved a lot. Yeah, playing these guys, you always have to have a clear plan, know what youre doing on the court, otherwise you are pretty much screwed, yeah.
What was the plan versus Roger? If I tell you, wont be secret any more. I prefer not to say it. I prefer to keep it for myself. Thank you. One and a half years ago he was still playing challengers. What is the difference of the Stefanos one and a half years ago and the one sitting here? Thats what I said.
One of the things I mentioned right now, this decision making. Serve has improved a lot. Also its part of the decision making. I stopped being hesitant of where Im going to serve, what Im going to do. I feel comfortable going anywhere.
Baseline obviously. I have improved physically. I can play longer, be aggressive more than before. I actually feel like now, with the Stefanos of one and a half years ago, I have more confidence. I do know what Im doing on the court.
I think thats a big difference since two years ago. Federer added: Very disappointed, I should have won the second set, but all credit to him, he takes the ball early, but maybe a bit of normality has come back after 3 years of winning in Australia.
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