Tsitsipas: “I’m mentally ready for the final, I knew what I had to do against Khachanov”

Stefanos Tsitsipas equalized Khachanov and qualified for the final of the Australian Open (January 29, 10:30 a.m., Eurosport 1). In his statements to Greek Eurosport immediately after the game, the Greek champions said, among other things, that in the game with Khachanov he knew what to do because he knew his style of play, while stressing that he was mentally ready for the possible final with Novak Djokovic.

What Stefanos Tsitsipas said in detail about Eurosport: On the match with Khachanov: “There were difficult moments in this match. But inside I knew that if I stuck with those rallies and those hard counterattacks, my chances would increase.

I have the experience of this opponent. I knew what it took for this opponent to come into play strongly and have a good match. Khachanov improved a lot and I knew I was in good shape too. That gave me a good advantage“.

About the possible final with Djokovic and if he is on a mission to stop his way to the 22nd Grand Slam: “I am on such a mission. My game is good right now. I feel good in tennis and also mentally when I play. That’s all that matters to me. The hardest are the ones that make you happy in the end.

I don’t work hard for easy wins and opponents that push me to the limit. The moments I train and sweat for on the court are the toughest and the toughest opponents. I’m mentally ready for the final“.

For the three players, he would pick those that make him better: “I would definitely choose Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev improved me as a player. I also developed a rivalry with Andrei Rublev, who can hit the ball very well and moves extremely well for his size.

He hits harder than anyone on tour. As a bonus I would also add Rafael Nadal who helped me develop tennis and made me realize on clay how to play to have a chance against him“.