Déception de Stefanos Tsitsipas à Cincinnati

Stefanos Tsitsipas stage a comeback

Stefanos Tsitsipas bounces back

Former Cincinnati Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas made an impressive comeback against Jan Lennard Struff in the first round of the ATP Masters 1000 event. Tsitsipas, a Greek player, has been experiencing a rough patch in his tennis career, with the exception of a good performance at the Olympics. The recent upheaval in his team dynamics is exemplified by Tsitsipas’s decision to part ways with his father as his coach.

This marked a significant change for Tsitsipas, leading to internal frustrations within the team. Despite bringing a new coach to Cincinnati, the Greek player struggled in his match against Struff, reminiscent of his recent performances in Montreal.

Tsitsipas faces Struff in a tough match

Despite having a successful history in Cincinnati and reaching the final two years ago, Tsitsipas faced difficulties against his German opponent. The match was characterized by a close first set, with both players performing well on their serves. However, Struff appeared to be the stronger player overall, putting pressure on Tsitsipas with his consistent play.

Tsitsipas, on the other hand, struggled with his serve, committing four double faults and showing a lack of confidence. This trend reflected his recent poor performances, limiting his success in the match.

Struff and Tsitsipas exchange breaks

Struff secured the first break at a crucial moment during the match, winning the opening set 6-4. Although Tsitsipas had break point opportunities early in the second set, he failed to convert them, leading to a break against him by Struff.

The Greek player managed to regain his momentum, breaking Struff and winning the second set 6-4. Tsitsipas capitalized on his opponent’s mistakes and improved his serve, ultimately securing a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory in the match.

Source : tennis-infinity.com