Stefanos Tsitsipas has given a cheeky response to Novak Djokovic’s comment about him not enjoying in a remaining and stated that he does not bear in mind their 2021 French Open remaining as nicely. Djokovic defeated Tsitsipas in 5 units to win at Roland Garros in 2021.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 27, 2023 20:27 IST
Tsitsipas has given a cheeky response to Djokovic’s comment (Courtesy: Reuters)
By India Today Web Desk: Stefanos Tsitsipas has given a cheeky response to Novak Djokovic’s comment about him not making a remaining and stated that even he does not bear in mind their summit conflict towards one another on the 2021 French Open.
Tsitsipas and Djokovic will lock horns within the remaining of the Australian Open 2023 however this isn’t the primary time they are going to be battling it out for a Grand Slam.
The Greek star was main by two units earlier than Djokovic rallied again to win the competition and win his second French Open. However, the 35-year-old seemingly forgot about this and, whereas complimenting his Australian Open remaining opponent, stated that he hadn’t performed a remaining.
The reporters corrected him and Djokovic apologized and stated that Tsitsipas appears able to go for the title
“That’s right. That’s right. Sorry, my bad. What I wanted to say is I wanted to compliment him because he’s someone that looks ready to go for the title, and the way he has been playing, he’s been coming closer and closer,” stated Djokovic.
Tsitsipas has now responded and stated, as quoted by tennisworldusa, that he does not bear in mind the French Open remaining both.
“I don’t remember either,” Tsitsipas bluntly answered.
When reminded that it was the 2021 remaining at Roland Garros, Tsitsipas once more stated: “No, don’t remember.”
The Greek star had stated that he’s greater than prepared for the ultimate towards Djokovic, as quoted by ATP’s web site.
“I’m playing great tennis, I’m enjoying myself. I just see no downside or negativity in what I’m trying to do out there,” stated Tsitsipas.
“Even if it doesn’t work, I’m very optimistic and positive about any outcome, any opponent that I have to face.
“This is something that has been sort of lacking in my game. I genuinely believe in what I’m able to produce. That is more than enough. I go about [it] this way… I strive for it every single day. It might not go the way I want it to, but I put 110 per cent out there.”
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Jan 27, 2023
