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“Things worked out pretty well,” says Tsitsipas after win over John Isner


Stefanos Tsitsipas crushed John Isner to set up an enticing quarter-final against rising star Felix Auger-Aliassime in Acapulco.

The top seeded Greek world number five beat big-serving American John Isner 6-3 6-2 in just 57 minutes, losing just one point on his first serve in the entire match.

ā€œI mean things worked out pretty well,ā€ Tsitsipas said. ā€œI think I had good return games today and that was very important.Ā You don’t want to get into tie-breaks with this guy, it can get really dangerous.

“Today I just managed to stay composed and concentrated on all moments. I had opportunities, I won actually most of my break point opportunitiesā€¦ which was important. It gave me so much confidence throughout the whole match.ā€

Tsitsipas lost only five points on serve in the match and did not face a break point against the dangerous world number 27.

ā€œIt adds a little psychology when you’ve broken once, when you’ve broken twice,ā€ Tsitsipas continued. ā€œComing into matches like this I try to work on my return a lot and in the practice sessions before the match, I had a player [stand] in the service box today serving so that definitely helps.

The Greek will now play Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat Sebastian Korda 6-3 6-4.

“It is very difficult playing against him,ā€ Tsitsipas said. ā€œI think I’m going to try and approach that match the same way. Every match I get to play here in Acapulco is important. Hopefully we can have a great day tomorrow as well.ā€


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