Stefanos Tsitsipas commented that he hasn't learned how to manage his energy like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, or Roger Federer in order to win a Grand Slam.
The Greek tennis player has already reached two Grand Slam finals, the first one in the 2021 French Open and the second in the 2023 Australian Open, both resulting in defeats against 'Nole' (Novak Djokovic). He has also made it to four semifinals. Tsitsipas has maintained a consistent presence as one of the top players for several years but has yet to secure that coveted Grand Slam title.
The former world No. 3 is consistently regarded as one of the favorites in every Grand Slam he competes in, but he has faced several disappointments and has struggled to capitalize on his opportunities in crucial moments. Tsitsipas referred to the Big-3 (Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer) as an example of his challenge:
“Win a Grand Slam? I was close to succeeding in this challenge. I had my chances. Perhaps what I lacked was energy. I use way too much on a court. If you look at other champions like Djokovic, Federer & even Nadal, they know better how to manage all the effort that a Grand Slam requires,” he said.
“The only time in my career when I was smart enough to handle all of this well was at the 2019 Masters & I won it. It takes a long time to master this management. But I’m still on the right track. I haven’t given up yet,” world No. 7 added.
Tsitsipas is currently competing in the ATP 250 Amberes Open, where he holds the top seed, and he will make his debut in the round of 16 against the Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp (67th). Despite a strong start to the year, the Greek player's performance has declined, and he is yet to secure his spot in the ATP Finals.
As of now, he occupies the 6th spot in the ATP Race, but with several weeks and a Masters 1000 event on the horizon, he could potentially miss the tournament for the first time in four years. He famously won the ATP Finals in his debut appearance in 2019 at the age of just 21.
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he hasn’t learned to manage his energy to win a Grand Slam like Nadal, Federer, & Djokovic: “Win a Grand Slam? I was close to succeeding in this challenge. I had my chances. Perhaps what I lacked was energy. I use way too much on a court. If you look at…
