Tsitsipas first claimed that the ‘Big 3’ doesn’t exist anymore and that there is is only one ‘big’ player, Novak Djokovic. At the same time, the Greek believes that he himself, along with Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, could form the next Big 3 of tennis.
Tsitsipas went on to state there is little reason to doubt that Djokovic will keep up his level for a while. According to the Greek, the fact that Roger Federer is still playing at the age of 40 suggests it is unwise to write any champion off.
Stefanos Tsitsipas also talked about how difficult it is to win a Grand Slam, opining that anyone in the top 10 is capable of winning one. According to the 23-year-old, the sport has become more physically demanding than it used to be, which necessitates paying attention to the smallest of details.
Stefanos Tsitsipas then cited the example of Dominic Thiem, highlighting how much effort he put into winning the 2020 US Open. According to Tsitsipas, it is important to conserve energy during a Major; the Greek pointed out how that strategy has worked well for Djokovic and Medvedev in the recent past.
Stefanos Tsitsipas also expressed disappointment at the fact that the art of volleying is almost non-existent now. Tsitsipas is one of the few who still comes to the net to finish points off, and he claimed during the interview that he finds it “exciting” to do so.
The Greek pointed out how the sport-wide changes in the modern era have led to most players building their games around a baseline style of play.
Tsitsipas went on to elaborate on why he chose tennis over soccer; the 23-year-old claimed he was more attracted to the idea of being able to solve his own problems by himself. Tsitsipas also believes the sport of tennis has helped him develop his personality and made him challenge himself.
“I only focus on myself, not my opponent” - Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas also cleared the air about his toilet breaks, stating that he doesn’t take them for any tactical purposes or to disrupt his opponent’s rhythm. He further added that he only focuses on himself and his game rather than the opponent during a match.
Tsitsipas further stated that his bathroom breaks depend upon the conditions. The Greek didn’t need to take one in Indian Wells since the dry weather didn’t cause him to sweat as much as he did in Cincinnati and at the US Open.
The crowd repeatedly booed Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open due to his breaks. But the 23-year-old wasn’t bothered by that as he believes the general public might not fully know the rules, which he adheres to.
Tsitsipas went on to voice his opposition to imposing a time limit with respect to bathroom breaks, as he believes every player can decide the time for himself. The Greek further revealed that he gets bothered by his sweating and feels more comfortable playing in a fresh set of clothes, so he doesn’t care what the others think about it.
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