ATP Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas announces shorter toilet breaks
Stefanos Tsitsipas , who has come under criticism for his excessive toilet breaks, will possibly deliver less potential for conflict at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells.
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last edit: Oct 08, 2021, 06:27 pm
"I've lost all respect for him," said Andy Murray after his five-set defeat at the US Open 2021 against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek had disappeared into the Flushing Meadows locker room for more than eight minutes during the game. It was not the first time that the current world number three had caused criticism with his excessive toilet breaks. Colleagues like Alexander Zverev or Daniil Medvedev had already announced their displeasure with Tsitsipas' use of the sanitary facilities.
Dry air - less sweat
The man from Athens considers it unlikely that this cause could also be repeated at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells. And for a very simple reason - because of the weather in the California desert. The climate in Indian Wells differs from that in New York in one very striking way: dry air and less humid air. As a result, the athletes do not sweat as much inside the Southwest of the USA.
In a press conference as part of the highly endowed combined event, the 23-year-old said with a twinkle in his eye: “It's very dry in Indian Welles. This is good for me because I sweat less, which leads to fewer toilet breaks, which leads to less discomfort. So so far this has been a very good sign. ”Whether the thesis is correct can possibly already be seen this weekend. The number two of the tournament starts with a bye in round one against either the Spaniard Pedro Martinez or the Italian qualifier Roberto Marcora.