The North American, former world number one, compared the Greek’s game with that of the Swiss, noting that it could be his successor as he has a similar style. However, Roddick still sees a lot of improvement in the game and in Tsitsipas’ mentality.
It is 2020 so atypical and that just ended did not leave us a great version of Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek, current world number six and what ended 2019 in all the high conquering the title in the Nitto ATP Finals of London, has failed to live up to the expectations created this season, with the title in Marseille and the semi-finals at Roland Garros as the best results.
Despite not taking the required leap either in rankings or in big tournaments, his precious style of play does not go unnoticed by the general public, who continue to see him as one of the future dominators of the sport of racket in the decade that has just begun. . Its potential is beyond question. At least he thinks so Andy Roddick.
In an interview with Tennis Channel, the former world number one does not question the enormous talent of the Greek in his racket and even compares his game with that of Roger Federer, but maintains that Tsitsipas still has a long way to go in terms of consistency, noting that he will have to learn to win without playing well, something that he ‘Big Three‘(Federer, Nadal and Djokovic) has been left over for a long time.
A great talent with a game similar to Federer’s
“Tsitsipas is one of the best talents on the circuit and is often seen as Federer’s successor because both have a similar style. I think it’s about time I fought for the Grand Slams. ”
Learn to suffer on the track
“You still don’t know what it’s like to win a game without playing well. That is an issue that needs to be improved as soon as possible, because you have to demand more and more. I hope he improves on his good days. ”
How does the ‘Big Three’
“They keep that fighting spirit even on days when nothing seems to go right. Tsitsipas has to learn from them and show that he can also win even when his tennis doesn’t work the way he wants ”.
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