There are some similarities between Tsitsipas and Sampras – Philippoussis

believes that there are some similarities between and . Both of them have Greek grassroots and they are combined with a powerful and big game.

Definitely similarities, Philippoussis confessed in an interview. (Theres a) huge Greek population here and theyre out in force watching him and his practice and his other matches and its great to see.

Look, number one, hes a great kid, great family, and Ive been speaking to him, his dad, for a few years – when we see each other we talk in Greek. So its great to see him just improve every year and just watch his beautiful game, and I was happy for him.

He stepped up, he believed in himself and he played a beautiful match. Great head on his shoulders. Hungry. Works hard and certain parts of his game have improved – for me, especially the serve. Philippoussis believes that Novak Djokovic is the favourite to conquer his crown.

The second half of the year was incredible, what he achieved, and no-one expected that and I just feel like he found his game, he found his mojo, he looked like the Djokovic that was dominating years ago, said Philippoussis.

Hes relaxed on the court, hes moving as good as ever, hes got his confidence back, hes getting angry on the court; I think he plays better when he shows a bit of emotion and he gets angry.

And that guy in best-of-five sets when hes moving well and hes physically and mentally strong, hes just a nightmare to play against. Youve got to be hitting shots, winners, consistently that you normally dont hit to have a chance of beating him, unless something crazy happens.

Hes my pick, still. ALSO READ: Djokovic would beat Roger Federer in Australian Open final – Evert