Tsitsipas: The younger generation of players is able to push men's tennis to new heights

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In the ATP Cup event that will begin this week, the world's third Tsitsipas will lead the Greek team to the game, and in the pre-match interview, Tsitsipas expressed confidence in leading the Greek team to achieve good results in the competition.

"I have faith in our team and I think we have the ability to lock in victories in the first two singles games and don't need to play a third doubles game. Being able to represent the Greek team means a lot to everyone in our team. I know there will be a lot of Greek fans in Australia who will come and cheer us on. "Greece has always had great performances in team competitions, such as football and basketball, which flow in the blood of our Greeks." We love team events and we are able to bring out our best in team events. We are a young team, more eager than anyone else to win, and I believe that will make us stand out. ”

Tsitsipas, whose father is the captain of the Greek team, said: "It will be a wonderful experience for us, the players have basically had at-game experience in the ATP Cup in the first two years and have experienced a lot of difficult games. It has always been an honor to be able to fight for the country, and there will certainly be a lot of Greek fans who will come to watch the game. ”

In the case that Nadal and Djokovic have not yet confirmed their participation in the Australian Open, this year's Australian Open may usher in the absence of the big three. Tsitsipas said that if the Big Three do not participate, then this year's Australian Open will become the "epitome" of the future of men's tennis.

"In a few years, there will be no Big Three in the men's tennis world, about three years." Tsitsipas said, "So if they don't come to the competition, they can also let everyone get used to this situation as soon as possible, which is basically a new situation in the future of men's tennis, let's wait and see how the men's tennis world will develop without the big three." I'm looking forward to seeing which player will eventually stand out. ”

Eight of the current top ten players in the world are under 25, with the remaining two being Djokovic, 34, and Nadal, 35. Tsitsipas said his generation of young players has the ability to push men's tennis to new heights.

"We young players are able to push tennis up to very high levels and we are able to present a different new atmosphere compared to the Big Three." Tsitsipas said, "Of course, this is not our responsibility, what we have to do is to train carefully every day, show our best selves, and set a good example for others." I'm fighting for myself, and if that inspires the next generation of kids, then we're doing the right thing. ”

(Text, Editor/Faye Wong, Photo/Visual China)