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ATP Stuttgart: Stefanos Tsitsipas makes quarterfinals against Murray clear

The top seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas (ATP No. 5) won his opening match at the ATP tournament in Stuttgart - now Andy Murray is waiting.

by Florian Goosmann
last edit: Jun 09, 2022, 06:09 pm

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Stefanos Tsitsipas
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Stefanos Tsitsipas

In the end, Tsitsipas won 6: 3, 6: 4 against the young Swiss Dominic Stricker - even a break in the rain did not detract from the Greek's performance.

The service rate for the first service could be a little higher, Tsitsipas mused afterwards. "Otherwise I was good in terms of footwork, was very active on the first ball after serve, pushed my opponent back well. It was a good match."

Tsitsipas now meets Andy Murray, who had won against Alexander Bublik at midday .

And Tsitsipas likes the lawn

It is often pointed out that Tsitsipas does not particularly like grass - also because he lost at the start of the last two WImbledon editions. A misconception, Tsitsipas explained. "If someone asks me about it, I would say it's one of my favorite rubbers," said Tsitsipas. Technically it's different on grass, from the footwork, from the head. "But I think my game is made for grass."

However, the fifth in the world rankings has great respect for his next opponent Murray. "He's one of the best grass players. He's been away for a long time but seems to be playing well, winning well. His game is there. He's one of the favorites at this tournament."

For a single draw in Stuttgart

by Florian Goosmann

Thursday
Jun 09, 2022, 06:08 pm
last edit: Jun 09, 2022, 06:09 pm