OR Maria Sakkari commented on his statements Stefanou Tsitsipa About his withdrawal and spoke in the best words about the Greek champion.
Maria Sakkari expressed her support for Stefanos Tsitsipas and her belief that the Greek champion would return where he belongs.
“I have been at the same spot and it is difficult,” said Maria Sakkari.
“You feel a little lost, everyone has felt that way. And I’m sad for him, because he is so criticized, especially in Greece they forget what he has achieved. Whether you like it or not, you have to admit what it has done. I like him very much, he is an excellent person and I am very sorry for him. He will find it, I’m sure. These comments were probably made on the intensity of the moment. If he gave himself a little more time, he might speak differently.
For me it is one of the most talented players and will find it, no doubt. I do not like to criticize him at all. We are blessed for what we do and never appreciate it, but it is very difficult. You see how many players have difficulties. Stefanos has been at the top for years and is difficult to make these changes in his life. Maybe these changes should have been made earlier, but they are only 27 years old. If he wants, he easily has 6-7 years ahead of him to play! I wish they were healthy, to rest and I am sure he will return where he belongs, “he added.
For the fight with Anna Blinkova reported: “I had low expectations for the level, at times they were good and some a little nervous. Given the circumstances I am very pleased because I gave myself the opportunity to play another good match. “
What are these conditions? “After the defeat in Paris, I tried not to have in mind that it is the first round of Slam, to play as if it were the first round of any other tournament. I try to play as many matches as possible, which will give me more stability to slowly improve my ranking. “
As for the next round, where he may find Elena Rimbakina, he said: “If you want to go far, you should face good players. It doesn’t matter if you are No. 5, 10, 15 in the world, at some point you will need to play with someone very good. See how many players lost in the first round and this is because the level is very high now. “