Stefanos Tsitsipas has arrived at OAKA in Athens with mixed emotions. On one hand, he is preparing to lead Greece in the Davis Cup clash against Brazil. On the other, his recent US Open campaign ended in disappointment, with a second-round defeat to Daniel Altmaier in a grueling five-setter, 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7. The Greek star admitted that both physical struggles and mental pressures continue to play a role in his performances.

“The US Open was relatively difficult because I wasn’t sure if I would even finish my first match,” Tsitsipas admitted. “In the first set I had many negative thoughts, thinking that I might stop at some point. Later, in the second and third sets, I felt much better, but it wasn’t the tournament I had hoped for.”

Despite the setback, Tsitsipas is embracing

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