Tsitsipas: “I have a good chance of winning the Australian Open, I’ve gotten smarter”

Speaking to a German website, Stefanos Tsitsipas analyzed how he has been feeling over the past few weeks and stressed that he has a very good chance of winning his first Grand Slam title this year.

The 24-year-old Greek is set to compete at the Australian Open next week as No. 3 on the board and as he revealed in his interview he is aiming for the trophy as he is in very good game form.

What he said in detail:

“I’ve noticeably improved my defensive play behind the baseline. I’ve tried a lot over the past few months, both on the court and in the gym.

I completely changed my diet to improve my physical condition. I now sacrifice everything to achieve the highest goals.

I’ve become more stable, make fewer mistakes and still have room for improvement. Now I’m not as messy as I was a while ago. My game becomes more efficient. I got smarter and learned that I perform better when I’m under pressure.

I think I’m on the right track, I’m hungry for more and at the same time I’m convinced that I can still achieve a lot on the tour.

Now I enjoy every moment on the pitch. I only think about what I have to do to get better and not how my opponent is doing. It’s all in your head anyway.

If I make the wrong decision, it’s my fault. It’s normal to be nervous when I play in big stadiums, but from the moment the game starts the fear goes away. It’s my job to play well because I’m a professional.

I’ve matured a lot in the last few months and I feel like I have an opportunity to fulfill my potential in Melbourne. I have a good chance of winning my first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open

I will need luck and of course I have to do my best if I want to make it. However, I have a very good feeling. I’ve been working hard in the last few weeks after my holiday and I feel absolutely ready for the new season.”

Source: Tennis24