Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas believes he has never been more ready to claim Grand Slam glory after his semi-final victory on Friday at the Australian Open.

Now I want to do it in the men's side, in men's professional tennis.” I knew that [it would be] a very long journey to get there. “I definitely believe this is something that hasn't been reoccurring. I think this is something that has given me that sort of attitude. It might not go the way I want it to, but I put 110 per cent out there.” I just see no downside or negativity in what I'm trying to do out there,” said the Greek after his 7-6(2), 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3 semi-final victory against

Stefanos Tsitsipas is into the men's Australian Open final after beating Russia's Karen Khachanov in four sets.

That sparked a run of four points in his favour to steal the set. “I’m close, and I’m happy this opportunity comes here in Australia and not somewhere else, because this is a place of significance. By the middle of the second set he had foot-faulted so many times it became clear he was confused about which was the offending foot and where it was over-stepping. Melbourne’s big Greek community had their colours on and some held signs reading “The Greek God of tennis” and “No shampoo, only conditioner” in reference to Tsitsipas’s controversial hair-care regime. And always having that ambience in the background somewhere feels so good when I’m able to hit the ball and get such a reward back from the fans.” To a sea of Greek flags and their holders chanting his name, next gen’s nearly man did what he has not quite a few times before.

Novak Djokovic faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open men's singles final, bidding to tie Rafael Nadal's men's Grand Slam titles record.

He got into a bit of a discussion with the chair umpire. That drought will continue for now, because even though Djokovic was not at his best in the opening set, he was good enough at the end of it, breaking in the last game, and never relented. He got broken when serving for the set there. Djokovic saved that, but then another missed backhand provided another break chance to someone playing the biggest match of his life. In the first game, Djokovic flubbed an overhead, a weakness he’s never solved. The serving was so-so. The 25-year-old was born in New Jersey and grew up in North Carolina, playing tennis at a club where the walls were festooned with posters of Andy Roddick — the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, way back at the 2003 U.S. The shotmaking was subpar. There was a pause in that string of victories a year ago, of course, when Djokovic was deported from Australia before competition began because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. If he can add one more to go alongside his seven titles at Wimbledon, three at the U.S. 1 in the ATP rankings. 1 there back in 2008, but his father stayed away from this match after getting caught up in a flap connected to spectators who brought banned Russian flags on site earlier in the week.

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"I respect him (Tsitsipas) a lot, he has improved a lot over the years. Let the best player win." The 35-year-old, who set a new record of 27 straight match wins here, said: "I'm just really pleased to get to another final," said Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open final after defeating American Tommy Paul. The nine-time tournament winner will face Stefanos Tsitsipas on...

That drought will continue for now, because even though Djokovic was not at his best in the opening set, he was good enough at the end of it, breaking in the last game, and never relented. In the first game, Djokovic flubbed an overhead, a weakness he’s never solved. Djokovic got broken when serving for the set there. The serving was so-so. The 25-year-old was born in New Jersey and grew up in North Carolina, playing tennis at a club where the walls were festooned with posters of Andy Roddick — the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, way back at the 2003 U.S. The shotmaking was subpar. Open and two at the French Open, Djokovic would equal Nadal for the most Grand Slam trophies earned by a man. Djokovic is now a perfect 19-0 over the last two rounds in Melbourne, and his nine triumphs there already are a men’s record. There was a pause in that string of victories a year ago, of course, when Djokovic was deported from Australia before competition began because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. And so, not surprisingly, he overcame some shaky play in the early going and took over the match, beating Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 to close in on a 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall. 1 in the ATP rankings. Forget about how Djokovic produced twice as many unforced errors, 24, as winners, 12, in the opening set.

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Born in Athens, Tsitsipas is a proud Greek who is “in love” with his country. Tsitsipas has described himself as a loner, saying “I would love to have friends on tour. “On the court after this, I was looser and more relaxed.” As a teenager, Tsitsipas almost drowned when swimming in the Mediterranean Sea – he was saved by his father, who helped him to a rock. [Tennis](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/tags/tennis-topic) is always going to be there. “Tennis players, we're travelling all year long, away from our home, and it's not easy,” he told the New York Times.

Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas stands on the cusp of becoming world number one at the Australian Open.

I'm enjoying myself. Tsitsipas quickly snuffed out any chance of a comeback as he reasserted his dominance to seal a spot in the final. It propelled the third set to another tiebreak, where the Greek worked two match points on serve, but failed to convert and the Russian pulled out of the mire to drag it to a fourth set. With the bit between his teeth, the world number four ramped up the pressure to secure a break for 2-1 in the third set, then consolidated. Tsitsipas has thrived in Melbourne throughout his career, after bursting on the scene at the 2019 event as a 20-year-old when he dethroned defending champion Roger Federer in the last 16. "I dreamed as a kid to maybe one day get to play in this court against the best players in the world," Tsitsipas told a sunny Rod Laver Arena after winning an Australian Open semi-final at the fourth attempt.

The Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas triumphed 7-6 (7/2), 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 under hot sun on Rod Laver Arena to set up a final against either nine-time ...

With the bit between his teeth, the third seed ramped up the pressure to secure a break for 2-1 in the third set, then consolidated. It propelled the third set to another tiebreak, where the Greek worked two match points on serve, but failed to convert and the Russian pulled through to take drag it to a fourth. I feel blessed, blessed that I'm able to play tennis at this level. The Greek star, though, was unrelenting on the forehand and forced another break for a 5-3 lead, only for Khachanov to again roar back. He went on to reach the semi-finals that year and again in 2021 and 2022 -- falling one match short on each occasion -- to highlight the consistency that has made him a mainstay of the world's top 10 for nearly four years. I've been wanting for many years now to put Greek tennis on the map.

Third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas overcomes two blown match points in the third set to advance to a Grand Slam final for the second time in his career.

Until this week, Paul never had been past the fourth round in 13 previous appearances at major tournaments. Tsitsipas, though, regained his footing quickly, grabbing a 3-0 lead in the fourth. The No.

Novak Djokovic is just one win from a 10th AO title with Stefanos Tsitsipas standing between him and a record-equaling 22nd Grand Slam trophy.

ESPN has the rights in the U.S. Before this run to the Melbourne final his best performance in a slam had been to reach the final at the 2021 French Open, where he was beaten by... The Nine network is broadcasting across it’s various channels. where action is also livestreamed on ESPN+. Tsitsipas has never won a singles Grand Slam title previously. Djokovic has never lost in the final or the semis at the Australian Open.

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"As my father put in a statement, we are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war. "It's a cornerstone final ... However, that was as good as it got for Paul, as Djokovic knuckled down to win 14 of the last 17 games in a stunning counter-attack 15 years to the day after his first Australian Open title as a 20-year-old. Djokovic was in a foul mood even as he raced to a 5-1 lead in the first set, repeatedly yelling at his players' box in Serbian. [Order of Play ](https://supersport.com/tennis/content/6fe8954d-93e9-4026-a196-ffa55f142c25/aus-open-23-order-of-play) Djokovic defended his father, saying he had been "misused" by Russian fans and that media had misinterpreted the video as a show of support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

The men's singles final of the first Grand Slam of the season will see world No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas face nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic ...

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Looking ahead to an (hopefully) explosive final after Novak and Stefanos took care of business in the semis.

The numbers I cited above—his 9-0 record in Australian Open finals, and his nine straight wins over Tsitsipas—are too clear and one-sided to bet against. The more things seem to change in men’s tennis, the more they stay exactly the same. That should leave an opening for the ATP’s other protagonist, Carlos Alcaraz, to take the stage and try to re-stake his claim to No. Tsitsipas’ ability to rush the net is what elevates him above many of his baseline-bound opponents. Australian Open Semifinal Previews: Elena Rybakina vs. You could see it again in the Australian Open semis on Friday: Tsitsipas served for the first set and was broken, he served for the third set and was broken, he squandered match points in the third-set tiebreaker—but 1 in the world, what kind of storylines might it set up as 2023 unfolds? How will those kind of rallies affect the passions of the crowd—and in turn, each player? And then, as this year’s Australian Open unfolded, much of the animus I felt towards Tsitsipas melted in the presence of the joyful, expressive brand of tennis he has played. I’ve liked his slashing game without always liking the other things he brings to the court—the illegal coaching, the protracted bathroom breaks, and a sort of deliberate obliviousness to everything around him, including the rules of the game and a sense of fairness toward his opponents. The logic behind that struck me in a big way while watching Stefanos Tsitsipas win his semifinal match versus Karen Khachanov. 1 in Australia, and No.

Novak Djokovic defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets Friday to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in Australian Open men's singles final. The no. 5-ranked Djokovic from ...

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Novak Djokovic will be looking to make history this weekend when he goes head to head with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final.

They will get underway at 7.30pm Australian time. Djokovic vs Tsitsipas will be broadcasted in the UK live and exclusively on Eurosport. Djokovic and Tsitsipas will step foot on the court on Sunday. Stefanos Tsitsipas booked his place in the final by defeating Karen Khachanov in the semis Novak Djokovic cruised to the final after beating Tommy Paul in the semi-finals in straight sets [Djokovic cruised to the final after defeating American Tommy Paul](/sport/live/article-11680481/Novak-Djokovic-vs-Tommy-Paul-Australian-open-semi-final-2023-Live-Result.html) [Stefanos Tsitsipas got through Karen Khachanov in the semi finals](/sport/tennis/article-11682713/Stefanos-Tsitsipas-reaches-Australian-Open-final-beating-Karen-Khachanov-four-sets.html) [Novak Djokovic](/sport/novak_djokovic/index.html) will be looking to make history this weekend when he goes head-to-head with [Stefanos Tsitsipas](/sport/stefanos-tsitsipas/index.html) in the [Australian Open](/sport/australian_open/index.html) final.

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“I’m playing great tennis. I’m enjoying myself. I’m close. “I thought how hard I’ve worked to get to this position and it takes a little bit more,” Tsitsipas said after the three-hour, 21-minute battle. “It’s a grand slam final, I’m fighting for the No.1 spot, it’s a childhood dream to be capturing the No.1 spot one day. “To be able to play in finals like this, but finals that have a bigger meaning than just the final,” he said.

Novak Djokovic will carry a 27-match winning streak at the Australian Open into the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Djokovic isn't sure whether his father will be present for the final. And now Djokovic needs just one more victory, against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's final, to collect what would be a record-extending 10th championship there and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam trophy overall. [27-match unbeaten run](https://apnews.com/article/novak-djokovic-sports-tennis-karen-khachanov-stefanos-tsitsipas-6d748ce8c0b961d03b9b744de9c8edb1), the longest at the place in the 55-year Open era.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic will try to win the Australian Open on Sunday. The winner will be rewarded with another great prize, the world No 1 ...

For the Greek, winning a Grand Slam tournament and ascending to the throne of world tennis would be a first. Four months later, the same scenario is happening again: the winner of the match between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open will be first in the ATP rankings. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic will try to win the Australian Open on Sunday.

His streak at Melbourne Park was put on pause a year ago when he got deported from Australia because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, and he has waffled ...

“The experience of being in this particular situation and circumstances before helps. 1 in the ATP rankings, a place Djokovic has occupied more than anyone else and somewhere Tsitsipas has never been. We’ll see if that is the case against Djokovic, who leads their head-to-head series 10-2, including nine consecutive victories. I try to become more resilient, more stronger.” Djokovic isn't sure whether his father will be present for the final. And now Djokovic needs just one more victory, against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's final, to collect what would be a record-extending 10th championship there and record-tying 22nd Grand Slam trophy overall.

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Whether he has the endurance and mental fortitude to dislodge iron man Djokovic remains to be seen. At 35, Djokovic needs one major title to draw level with 36-year-old Nadal's 22 in the all-time Grand Slam race. At 24, Tsitsipas may feel his time has come. For all the huff and puff of the younger generation, only Daniil Medvedev has managed to beat the Serb in a completed match at a hardcourt Grand Slam since a shock fourth round loss to Chung Hyeon in the 2018 Australian Open. With a huge serve, thumping groundstrokes and comfort on all areas of the court, Tsitsipas has the weapons to trouble anyone on tour. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

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His biggest win to date came while he was still 21. "He's very smart and wise. "That's the trait of a champion, of someone who has great potential to be number one in the world and win Slams and be a great ambassador for the sport." I was just a few breaths away from dying. Sport is in his genes. He was ranked 210 in the world in his first season but was inside the top 100 by the end of 2017 and as high as five in 2018, the first Greek to achieve such a status.

Stefanos Tsitsipas will try to live out a dream forged 17 years ago when he takes on Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open title on Sunday.

"I think that the experience of being in this particular situation and circumstances before helps," he said. I know what's ahead of me, and I'm excited." I'm going to play against Tsitsipas, who is in a great shape, great form, has been playing some of his best tennis. "Starting from that, I knew if I'm able to get out of my country and compete in other countries, European leagues - I proved myself over and over again that I'm actually good. "I'm playing great tennis," he said. I want to recreate that feeling for me'.