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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 19: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece looks dejected during his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on Day 5 of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 19: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece looks dejected during his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on Day 5 of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
The ATP Cup 2021 is the perfect tournament to warm up tennis fans for what’s yet to come. Greece is one of the 12 countries that’s taking part in the international tournament, and they’re led by none other than the vibrant Stefanos Tsitsipas!
Tsitsipas was luckily one of the players who wasn’t subjected to hard quarantine by the tournament organizers. Hence, the Greek star had the liberty to go outside, interact with fans and have some fun to boost his preparations for the ATP Cup.
Stefanos Tsitsipas spent quality moments with his fans
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There’s a huge fan following for Stefanos Tsitsipas wherever he goes. The 22-year-old has been making the most of his time since completing the mandatory quarantine period. Tsitsipas saw his fans cheering him on as soon as he left his hotel, and he was happy to take some time and interact with them.
“It’s great being outside and being able to practice and interact with people the normal way. I’m loving it every single second now in Melbourne Park,” Tsitsipas said.
Besides indulging with the fans, Tsitsipas was also treated to some authentic Hellenic cuisine from one of Melbourne’s quality restaurants. The eye-catching detail was that Tsitsipas also reached out and helped in cooking some of the dishes!
“I’m pretty okay, I got better during quarantine. I worked on my cooking skills and learned a lot,” Tsitsipas mentioned. “I do feel like at home, yes. I’m expecting a big crowd, I’m expecting big support, and the rest, I have to take care of myself,” he added.
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Tennis players are making the most of their newfound freedom since leaving hotel quarantine, but none more so than world number 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas.
He's followed the lead of his Greek predecessors… indulging in some of Melbourne's world-renowned Hellenic cuisine @NatYoannidis pic.twitter.com/ltxPJ83snI— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) February 1, 2021
Stefanos Tsitsipas acknowledged that there is a huge fan following for him in the Australian city of Melbourne. Before he can enter his quest at winning the ‘Happy Slam,’ the former semi-finalist at Melbourne has to create an impact at the ATP Cup to boost his confidence.
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Team Greece is placed in a tricky group alongside dominant competitors in Spain and Australia. Stefanos Tsitsipas would be wary of the challenge he will be facing at the event. The 22-year-old will have to get past Rafael Nadal and Alex de Minaur to improve his nation’s chances of making it to the semi-finals!
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