Tennis
Tsitsipas: ‘I told myself I wouldn’t lose, I didn’t want to let my team down’
Stefanos Tsitsipas found it dark against struggling Borna Coric but clinched a big win and explained what he said to himself in the decider.
Despite struggling in sets 2 and 3 against Tsorits Borna, Stefanos Tsitsipas eventually managed to win 2-1 sets (6-0, 6-7, 7-5) and give Greece a valuable point by he tied Croatia 1-1.
In his statements, the Greek tennis player revealed what he said to himself while declaring that he was satisfied and happy with the way he fought.
“When you play against Coric, you play against a good player. No matter how much you want it, it doesn’t always go your way. I tried to keep the momentum I was building. He reacted very well, especially in key points I’m very happy with the way I fought
When I play with him it’s certainly not easy, but I remember that I’m playing at the highest level, it’s important to play such games against such opponents. You’re looking for ways to win, to unlock your mind, so they’re important.
I told myself I’m not going to lose, I said, “No, I’m going to fight, I’m not going to leave the field like that. I didn’t want to let my team down. I had to play 110% today.”
Source: sport 24
