Stefanos Tsitsipas withdrew from the Wimbledon observe program in Halle, Germany on Monday for private causes after taking a two-set lead in his defeat in opposition to Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s French Open last.
Tsitsipas defeated the Serbian world primary for the primary two units at Roland Garros, however his first Grand Slam last led to defeat, finally in a grueling contest 7-6 (6) 6-2 3-6 2-6 Lost 4-6. Over 4 hours 11 minutes.
Greece’s Tsitsipas accepted a wild card on the ATP 500 grasscourt occasion in Halle and was additionally scheduled to play doubles together with his youthful brother Petros.
“He will be replaced by Yannick Hanfman, the lucky loser in the singles draw,” the ATP mentioned.
The 22-year-old revealed in an emotional social media publish on Monday that he got here to find out about his maternal grandmother’s demise simply 5 minutes earlier than the ultimate of the French Open.
Tsitsipas wrote on Instagram, “Five minutes before entering court my very dear grandmother lost the battle for life.” “A clever lady whose religion in life, and willingness to provide and to offer can’t be in comparison with every other human being I’ve ever met.
“It is essential to have extra individuals like him on this world. Because individuals like him make you alive. They make you dream. “
Tsitsipas additionally put Sunday’s defeat in perspective.
“Life is not about winning or losing. It is about enjoying every single moment of life whether alone or with others,” he wrote.
“(It’s about) living a meaningful life without suffering and humiliation. Raising trophies and celebrating victories is something, but not everything.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
