Team Greece have exited the United Cup, but Stefanos Tsitsipas says the campaign has laid promising foundations despite the mixed-teams side narrowly missing the semi-finals.
Tsitsipas finished the tournament undefeated in singles, going 3-0 for Greece at Perth’s RAC Arena. His standout win came on Wednesday, when the 27-year-old defeated Team USA’s Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-5 for his first Top 10 victory in more than 18 months.
“Pleased with the win. It was not easy getting into the match. I’ve been absent for a long time and matches like this challenge you to the fullest,” said Tsitsipas, who returned from a back injury having not played competitively since September.
Despite his efforts, Greece were eliminated after Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari fell to Coco Gauff and Christian Harrison in the deciding mixed doubles. Tsitsipas said the pair continued to grow as a team.
“I’m very proud of her… We are building a great duo, me and her,” he said, adding that each match helped them “understand how our games can interact even better.”
Tsitsipas said he hoped Greece would “come back next year with hunger,” while also expressing relief at completing three singles and two doubles matches pain-free.
“I’m super glad I get to play the sport that I love… Health is the most important thing in the world,” he said.
Tsitsipas plans to compete at the Adelaide International before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open.
Source: ATP.
