"It's all in the head anyway" - Tsitsipas ready to make a difference at Australian Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of the candidates for the 2023 Australian Open crown, and he seems to be confident ahead of the tournament.
The 24-year-old Greek enters the first Grand Slam of the season as world no. 4, only five points behind Casper Ruud. He knows, that to win his first major, he needs to improve a bit, as he got close to winning one at Roland Garros in 2021. Targeting success in Melbourne, he spoke about the improvements in his game during a recent interview with the German outlet Wettfreunde.
"I've improved a lot in my defensive play on the baseline. I've been toiling a lot in the past few months, both on the court and in the weight room. I have completely changed my diet for this. I can now say that I sacrifice myself completely to achieve the highest goals."
Speaking more in detail about the changes he's made, Tsitsipas said:
"I've become more consistent, I make fewer mistakes, even if it's supposed to get better. That's also because I'm not as hectic as I used to be. This makes my game more efficient overall. I've also gotten smarter and have found that I always play better under pressure. I'm on the right track, but I don't intend to rest on my laurels. I am very hungry and I am convinced that I can still go much further.”
The Greek player talked also about how he changed his approach to enjoy his time on the court more.
"I enjoy every moment more than I used to. On the court, I'm only concerned with my game and not at all with my opponent. It's all in the head anyway. If I make a wrong decision, it's my fault. It's understandable to feel some stress when stepping onto the pitch, especially when you're less confident. But when I play, I'm never scared. As a professional, it's my job to put on a show for the audience and entertain them.”
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