With the … right he started this year’s course on the grass Stefanos Tsitsipasprevailing with difficulty Luciano Darderi In his first match under his instructions Goran Ivanisevic. The Greek champion had to fight for more than two hours, but in the end he found the solutions and won 2-1 (6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (5), securing the qualification in the 2nd round of Terra Wortmann Open in Hale.
The match was not easy, as Tsitsipas also needed a medical time out with a score of 4-4 in the third set, but in the end he showed character and managed to overcome the barrier of the Italian fighter. This was his first presence on grass for this year, but also the premiere of his collaboration with the legendary Croatian coach, He hopes to make a new start in his career!
THE Stefanos Tsitsipas He started the match vigorously, taking a 4-2 lead in the first set, with opportunities for a second break. Although he did not use them, he kept the control and He took the set without seriously threatening to serve.
The continuation, however, proved to be much more demanding. In the second set he was quickly found back 3-0 and never managed to return, As it had difficulty threatening the opponent’s service facing several problems both in his own returns and in Dardieri.
The third set was a real endurance test. Tsitsipas was found to be in danger twice with double break pointboth in the start and 3-3, but he showed calm and managed to keep his service. In fact, it also needed a medical time out for waist discomfort, but without being significantly affected.
He led the match to Tie-Break, where he was clearly superior. It took a 6-2 lead and ended the match with the fourth match point, securing the ’16’ of the tournament, where he will face him Winner of the couple Serundol-Michael.
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