'Hurts, But Not Last Time Something Like This Happens': Tsitsipas In Peace With Form Struggles
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Stefanos Tsitsipas admitted that he's not too worried by his recent form struggles. He knows it's also likely not the last time he has experienced a dip in form.
The Greek player has recorded a string of disappointing losses recently. He los in his first match at the Canadian Open in Toronto when Gael Monfils easily beat him 6-4, 6-3.
He then lost in his second match at the Cincinnati Masters, and Tsitsipas even lost in the second round of the US Open. That means he lost three of the five matches he played during the North American hard-court swing, which is disappointing for a player like him.
On top of that, Tsitsipas won a title at the Los Cabos Open only days before starting at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto. But despite struggling, he isn't too disappointed.
Tsitsipas knows that struggles with form are part of being a tennis player, and he discussed that during a recent appearance on the ATP Tennis Radio Podcast.
"There are always going to be moments like this, and I'm pretty sure it's not going to be the last time something like this happens. Speaking of which, yes, these last few weeks, perhaps even two months, haven't been that great, and my level of performance hasn't been delivering up to my standards."
"And I do feel it. I do feel the disappointment and I do feel the need to get better. I have been working a lot of hours on the court. We still in the time, through difficult times we grow in. And I try to see it from the from the bright side, even though it hurts a little bit."
Despite his struggles, Tsitsipas will aim to play at the ATP Finals this year. That shows that even when struggling to perform at his best, he's still one of the best players on the ATP Tour.
