"I've missed playing on clay" - Tsitsipas excited following opening round win in Hamburg

Stefanos Tsitsipas kicked off his Hamburg European Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Daniel Evans, and the Greek star seems to be very confident going into his first clay-court tournament since the ATP restart.

“It’s very satisfying to be playing that level of tennis, as I’ve missed playing on clay,” Tsitsipas said after the match. “It helps for my confidence. I’ve watched this tournament on TV since I was very young, and I’m delighted to have gotten off to a strong start.”

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Being his first visit to Hamburg, the World No.6 took a car tour around the city. He seemed fascinated by its many features, which included the Elbe riverbank and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.

“Hamburg is a beautiful city with many things to offer,” Tsitsipas said. “I’ve been to Germany when I was playing Tennis Europe junior events, but I’ve never been to Hamburg. People are very friendly. The place is peaceful and enjoyable.”