"Everything about how I play is from my mum" - Tsitsipas on influence of his parents

| by Zachary Wimer

Both Sakkari and Tsitsipas have mothers that played tennis professionally and they discussed how it impacted their own tennis careers.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari are spearheading Greece's efforts at the United Cup and besides being Greek and tennis players they share some other similarities. One of them is having mothers as former professional players and they talked about the impact of that.

"Everything about how I play is from my mum," proudly began Tsitsipas. “Single-handed backhand, serve and volley sometimes, it’s from my mum. My mum was a very aggressive player."

“I felt like everyone was behind me" - Raducanu on support in her first match of 2023
“I felt like everyone was behind me" - Raducanu on support in her first match of 2023

"Nowadays you don’t see many women with a single-handed backhand, but she had a beautiful one, it was her best stroke that she used very effectively. It’s something I consider a strength of mine as well. She has taught me so much about that particular shot and she gives me advice on the net game as well," added Tsitsipas.

“For us, it’s an inspiration having two very powerful women in our lives and supporting us."

“She always tells me to enjoy it because a tennis career is very short. Towards the end of your career, you realise that you should’ve enjoyed it more, so that’s what she’s trying to teach me. I think I have been doing well lately, enjoying my time on the Tour," explained Sakkari.

Casper Ruud to take a break from ATP Tour after Australian Open
Casper Ruud to take a break from ATP Tour after Australian Open

Read the full article

Just in

Look at more articles