Melbourne: number four Stefanos Tsitipas The world did not drop the service game, despite losing a set, when he defeated Benoit Paire to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Greece was on track for the straight-set victory but firmly lost tiebreak to French people, before going to see a 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (2/7) victory, 6-4 in 2 hours 42 minutes in the arena Paver Rod Steamy.
Tsitipas will face Taylor Fritz for a place in the quarter-finals after American beat Spain 15 Seeds Roberto Bautista Agust 6-0, 3-6, 3-3, 6-4, 6-3.
Tsitipas is a semi-finalist twice in Melbourne but has not won the grand slam title.
“I’m happy with the way I fight in the end,” he said.
“He certainly doesn’t have to work as hard as I did for points, but it paid off in the end with me consistent and patient when I had to.” I was quite happy with that victory.
Benoit is one of the biggest talents in our game, he has a lot of feelings for the game, “Tsitipas said about his opponents, ranked 56th in the world.” It was a very important victory for me today and also very special to play in this arena and share with the crowd.
“Tsitipas presents strongly with 21 aces and won 89 percent of his first service principal.
It was his first victory over a partner in the department.
In the future for his opponent Fritz, Tsitipas.
Say:” Great server, Big Hitter.
He has a weapon.
I have played it before.
I really have to stay consistent and continue to push it back.
“I feel very important to stay consistent with my shot and serve and stay focused when I will be given several opportunities in the match.” Tsitipas became the first Greek player to reach the grand slam final when he lost to Novak Djokovic in the French Open French final last year after leading with two sets.
He also held the difference between beating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on his way to two previous semi-finals at the Australian Open.