If there is anyone who feels the real need to win his first Grand Slam, it is Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek closely pursues the dream of many, but the reality of a few. The world number 6 believes that 2024 may be the time to break down that barrier that resists him so much, although to do so he must first put an end to his back problems, problems about which he confessed to feeling better.
The last event of Stefanos Tsitsipas It was the Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament (World Tennis League), where he was only seen playing doubles matches, as he still needed to take care of his body for the next season: “I couldn’t get the preparation I really needed. I’m talking about all the weeks I was hoping to get. However, I spent quality time with my family and spent a few weeks trying to find a solution to the physical problems and I think it was worth it, going to rehab for many days in a row and committing to the process of absolute healing,” manifested to The National.
Tsitsipas’ next stop will be United Cup (December 29-January 7), where he will lead Greece for another year after signing good victories this beginning of the year. It will, therefore, be a good scenario to prepare for the Open the Australiathere where he defends the final achieved this season and where he lost to Novak Djokovic: “I can definitely gain confidence from that. However, I don’t remember or think too much about what happened in Australia this year. My whole plan is to reset and look for something absolutely new this season with a different quality of tennis”.
At this time it is inevitable to wonder what the main objectives will be for the new year. And 2024 will not be a normal one, as it will bring with it the Paris Olympic Games, a mandatory stop for the best players in the world and that the Greek is not going to miss (if his health allows it). “Obviously I want to bring an Olympic medal to my country, that is one of my goals. I want to win a Grand Slam title, that is also my goal. Without a doubt, to be able to do these things I need to be healthy because there was a moment this season when certain circumstances did not allow me to perform at 10%. What I’m talking about is that they appeared after this year’s Australian Open and towards the end of the season. I just hope I’m not so limited and explore more in 2024“he confessed.
Tsitsipas, a “lucky” man
Thus, the Greek player will fight for one more season among the best on the circuit, but it will not be easy for him against his teammates who are above him: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz o Jannik Sinner, who will be the main protagonists in 2024. To do this, Tsitsipas will have to take his tennis to the next level. “We have high quality tennis players, who can push each other to the limit. I think the time has come when tennis is at its peak in some ways. I am lucky to be in that era because it is an era that is constantly developing and reaching new heights. My goal is to improve my own qualities and my own tennis that comes with the complete package to be able to compete against these players because they are the fittest, strongest and most durable tennis players our sport has seen in a long time.“he declared.
2023-12-27 14:42:18
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