Tsitsipas: “This is why I missed the Roland Garros in 2021 by Djokovic”

Four years after an unexplained collapse, the Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed the mistake of his career in his final Roland Garros in 2021.

The Greek champion led 2-0 in sets against Novak Djokovichowever, the Serb managed to win and get his 19th title Grand Slam. Tsitsipas revealed the reason for his physical collapse in the final, which he considers decisive in the outcome of the race, according to the Gsp.ro website.

“I made a big mistake for which I still regret today. I didn’t eat during the races. I played the whole tournament like that, I didn’t eat anything in any games. Then I discovered that superstitions are not beneficial in sports. I am sure there are other tennis players who do not eat during the races, but it cost me dearly. My energy disappeared slowly, even when I was driving, ” said in detail and continued:

“I was telling myself that everything is well, that I will continue to take electrolytes and drink water and that it would be enough. When the fourth set started, my stomach was completely empty. I began to think about changing my way of playing, but it was too late. The difference in our energy levels was already huge, he was playing with all his heart, at his best, while I was falling as the final was progressing. I knew that Novak had much more experience than me in the finals, but I had nothing to lose.

My only concern was not to stay back in the score. I did it, I ahead 2-0 in the sets. But then my fall began. The only thing I regret for that match is that I kept his superstition not to eat. I couldn’t do anything else better. I gave it all, I didn’t panic, I didn’t scare. It was said that I lost this final because of the fear of victory, but that is not true. I know how it seems when that happens, but that wasn’t the reason for my defeat. Tennis is war and my opponent was more prepared than me for this war. “.