‘It’s Like a Drug’ – Tennis Star Stefanos Tsitsipas Reveals What He Felt When He Defeated Rafael Nadal

Every young tennis player wishes to defeat the ‘Big Three’ in tennis, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Holding on to the same dream, the Greek tennis player, Stefanos Tsitsipas, defeated the Spaniard at long last. And after the defeat, the 24-year-old tennis star poured his heart out regarding the amazing victory.

In 2021, at the Australian Open, Tsitsipas pulled off an impressive victory against the 22-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal. The 24-year-old tennis player has faced the Spaniard only two times in the Australian Open. First back in 2019 in the semi-finals. And then in 2021, when he got the opportunity to defeat the Spaniard at the Grand Slam tournament’s quarter-final.

Stefanos Tsitsipas on defeating Rafael Nadal 

The 24-year-old tennis player was recently invited to appear on the Red Bull podcast show, Mind Set Win, in which he talked about how over the years he has grown to be more patient. And while talking about how his on-court behavior has helped him change the course of his tennis career. He talked about his biggest victory, which came in the Australian Open when he defeated the Spaniard.

He said, “It was a pure fight. It was all mental. It was excruciating, physically and mentally—I don’t think I’ve ever played at such high focus levels for so long. Everything felt like it made sense. It’s like a drug when you’re able to experience it—it brings you to another level. You’re not playing with your skill anymore, you’re playing with your soul.” 

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However, this was not the first time the Australian Open finalist talked about his memorable win.

Tsitsipas emotional revelation after the victory 

Previously, before this revelation, the 24-year-old also shared his emotions right after his impressive victory at the Australian Open 2021. 

After that amazing victory, the 2022 Australian Open finalist was impressed with himself. He felt that playing against a top tennis player like Rafael Nadal was something he had never experienced before.

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Not only that, but he also revealed that he will always cherish the moment and the victory. Additionally, he was grateful for where he is today after the victory.