Tsitsipas retires: I had to do it, I am trying to be precoucious for Turin. I felt pain, I don’t want it to get worse. The problem has gotten bigger in the last few weeks.
Tsitsipas retires from Paris Masters match against Popyrin due to an injury
ATPWednesday, 03 November 2021 at 17:04
Stefanos Tsitsipas is out of the Paris Masters after retiring from his match against Popyrin where he trailed 2-4 at the moment of retirement.
Tsitsipas looked fine early in the match aganst Popyrin despite his paly being not the best. The Asutralian eventually took the lead thanks to some aggresive play from the baseline with his forehand doing most of the damage. Suddenly Tsitsipsa approached his opponent to retire from the match to the surprise of many including his opponent.
After the match he simply gave a quick explanation:
"I had to do it, I am trying to be precocious for Turin. I felt pain, I don’t want it to get worse. The problem has gotten bigger in the last few weeks."
He would not disclose what sort of injury it was but he has been dealing with a foot injury since before the US Open. He explained back then that it tends to give him pain occasionally. It seems the injury is getting worse as the Greek felt more pain than usual and with the Finals around the corner he does not want to risk it.
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- I heartily disagree with Stubbs here. I mean c'mon! The whole idea of giving out wildcards is to give new & up-coming players a chance at getting as much circuit match-practice under their belts as possible. And this is a HUGE must and opportunity for these new kids on the block. Why curtail opportunities for these newbies in favour of stalwart monopoly?? That just isn't fair. At least give these lesser known players a chance to become more familiar at playing in bigger tournaments & give them also a chance of getting the crowds behind these underdogs.
Sueiyin26-04-2024 - Nadal is always a nice person, even if he does not mean it at all.😂
AceOfBase25-04-2024 - She will get more wild cards probablyAceOfBase25-04-2024
- Do not think Djoko wants to work with Boris.AceOfBase25-04-2024
- Amen to that.MrAndreeva25-04-2024
