Tsitsipas sees 'big positive' in Mubadala World Tennis Championships win despite exhibition status: "Hopefully I can keep building in this way"

Stefanos Tsitsipas rebounded well from the disappointing showing in Saudi Arabia to win the Mubadala event in Abu Dhabi with win over Rublev.

The Greek player crashed out early in the Diriyah Cup losing to Norrie but rebounded well in Abu Dhabi beating the British player to start it off. He then added another win in the final beating Rublev in three sets to win the event. He's enjoyed playing the event every year so winning it is something that gives him hope moving forward.

On the match, Tsitsipas said:

“It was great. I felt very on the court. I was covering the court much better. My serve was very consistent, which helped a lot. I know it’s an exhibition and I wish to be playing like this in ATP events, but regardless, I see it as a big positive and, hopefully, I can keep building in this way."

Talking about the whole week, Tsitsipas pointed out further positives:

“I feel great about the week. All the players are here to play against top players, to feel the tension, to feel the atmosphere and emotions before the season. I have said before, normally I face guys like Alcaraz and Tsitsipas in the quarter finals and the semifinals but her I play them straight away, so it helps to prepare for the season."