Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men&#...
LONDON - Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men’s tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7 6-2 7-6 in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.
Thiem edged an intense first set full of powerful baseline rallies but Tsitsipas, the first Greek player to qualify for the ATP’s blue-riband event, was undaunted and responded in style. World number six Tsitsipas, the crowd favorite, led 4-1 but was pegged back to 4-4 before reeling off the last three points, sealing victory when Thiem ballooned a forehand wide.
“I have no clue how I played so well in the second set,” Tsitsipas said on court. “I was nervous playing in such a big event. But I’m so relieved by the outstanding performance and the fight I showed today.” But he showed few signs of nerves or fatigue as he wore down Thiem with his courageous all-court attacking game to pocket a $2.6 million winner’s cheque.
Tsistipas’s response was emphatic. He won 16 of the first 18 points of a second set he bagged in 25 minutes.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Tsitsipas battles back to beat Thiem for ATP Finals titleStefanos Tsitsipas crowned an incredible year as he battled back to beat Austria...
Lire la suite »
Tennis: Tsitsipas beats Thiem to win ATP FinalsGreece's Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Austria's Dominic Thiem 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) during the men's singles final match in London on day eight of the tournament.
Lire la suite »
Tsitsipas battles back to beat Thiem for ATP Finals titleStefanos Tsitsipas crowned an incredible year as he battled back to beat Austria...
Lire la suite »
Tsitsipas eclipses Federer to set up Thiem showdownStefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem have both donned regulation grey Adidas shi...
Lire la suite »
Thiem swats aside holder Zverev to reach finalDominic Thiem was at his dominant best as he dismantled defending champion Alexa...
Lire la suite »
Tsitsipas battles back to beat Thiem for ATP Finals titleStefanos Tsitsipas crowned an incredible year as he battled back to beat Austria...
Lire la suite »