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Tsitsipas happy with level increase after Winston-Salem Open win
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Tsitsipas happy with level increase after Winston-Salem Open win

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Jenson Brooksby 2-0 in sets at the Winston-Salem Open, advancing to the third round.
  • Tsitsipas emphasized the importance of mentality in crucial moments, stating that all players can hit the ball but mental strength distinguishes winners.
  • He expressed satisfaction with his improved performance during the match, noting his ability to execute shots and maintain focus while staying humble.

Stefanos Tsitsipas secured his spot in the third round of the Winston-Salem Open with a 2-0 set victory over Jenson Brooksby. The Greek tennis star navigated challenging moments in the match, overcoming deficits in the first set and responding to Brooksby's pressure in the second.

It's a matter of mentality. Everyone can hit the ball, but when the moment is more critical, you have to step up, and it's all about the mentality you have when you enter the point.

โ€” Stefanos TsitsipasDiscussing the importance of mentality in deciding close matches.

Following the match, Tsitsipas highlighted the critical role of mentality in deciding close contests. "It's a matter of mentality," he stated in a press conference. "Everyone can hit the ball, but when the moment is more critical, you have to step up, and it's all about the mentality you have when you enter the point."

Tsitsipas admitted it took him time to adjust to the match conditions. "The win is a win, and it's important that I got it. I feel like I started the match badly. It took me time to adjust to the conditions, but I am very happy with how I raised my level," he said. He noted his ability to produce strong shots from all over the court and execute his game plan.

The win is a win, and it's important that I got it. I feel like I started the match badly. It took me time to adjust to the conditions, but I am very happy with how I raised my level.

โ€” Stefanos TsitsipasReflecting on his performance during the match against Jenson Brooksby.

The 28-year-old player explained that confidence, built through executing winners and minimizing errors, boosts his performance without sacrificing concentration. "It helps when you hit winners and don't make so many mistakes. That's when you feel like you 'have it.' And you have to stay humble, you shouldn't get carried away, you have to keep your head down and continue the excellent work you are doing out there," Tsitsipas concluded.

It helps when you hit winners and don't make so many mistakes. That's when you feel like you 'have it.' And you have to stay humble, you shouldn't get carried away, you have to keep your head down and continue the excellent work you are doing out there.

โ€” Stefanos TsitsipasExplaining how confidence and humility contribute to his performance.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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