This was an amazing press conference imo. So honest. So humble. Tsitsipas seems very passionate about the sport. Not often a player is so into dissecting the match in a presser after losing with a scoreline like that. Future champion or not you've earned a fan in me for sure. Well played!
I think this was just a minor setback for him in terms of his career even though for him right now the loss must seem devastating. Which is understandable. He was on such a high just a few days ago and I don’t think the result was expected by him and that is why he’s taking it so hard. But I don’t blame him for being confident in his abilities. Isn’t that what every player feels going into a match? You have to have the mindset that you are going to win. That’s why they are all there after all which is to win! I really think that if he continue at this level, works even harder on strengthening and on his precision that he will win Grand Slams. He has what it takes to become a superstar... talent, charisma, intelligence and very entertaining to watch.
Thank you so much :D big supporter of Rafa and Roger here as well! We are just really enthusiastic about Stefanos because while our country is constantly (and inevitably) in the spotlight only for bad reasons, finally something great is on. And that's him! :)
Wonderlandian I totally agree! He just have to work even harder and maybe next time he could be able to adjust a bit more to Rafa’s style of play... wich is not easy at all to the one-handed backhand players...but i think that just like Federer did, he will get there too. Anyway what he’s been doing so far is very impressive...
This guy is special, I saw him in person walking out of the court last year in wimbledon, he looked different to any other player i saw that week, he's a star in the making.
David C. From the past year when I saw him play in Estoril open ... I knew he was going to become a great player ... he has a different aura on the court that distinguishes him among other new players ... And his game is impressive: refreshing style, great service, very talented one handed backhand, all round game, not afraid style, very good mental strenght at such a young age ..powerfull shots and he's very clever in the decisions he makes on the court As his physical strength and accuracy improves, I have no doubt he will reach the top very soon!
I think he's so disappointed because he's starting to believe the hypes written about him in the newspaper when he beat Fed ... but Nadal kind of return him to his former place ... Don't you guys think there is repeating pattern this past few years ? Everytime someone beat one of the Fed/Rafa/Novak guys, everyone will hype that person up as the next big thing, and then in the next couple of rounds they get beaten ? And then they fall off the radar ? Look at Hyeon Chung, Theim, Dimitrov, Kyrgios, Kyle, Shapovalov, Khachanov ... all these guys have gone nowhere near living up to the hype after their big match win, still no slams coming from them ... One big win is not enough to prove anything, I wish the press will avoid overhyping these youngsters and give them a false impression that they are special. They should be encouraged to work hard based on their passion for the sports, not because they think they have to live up to the hype that they are special ...
@@telmolicious I am fan of neither and I strongly believe Rafa will win on Sunday, except he loses confidence in his new serve. He is in an amazing form. The opponent doesnt matter by the way
Feel sorry for the kid and I wish him all the best in the future. He's humble enough and just because he wanted to prove himself against Nadal isn't arrogance by any means. He will have his chances. Then again, I don't like to see the press and the fans around the world overhyping every other young star who's won against the top 3 players in history. One win doesn't mean changing of the guards.
Nobody is overhyping Stefanos stop it. He is not a "one tournament wonder" he has been putting up impressive win after impressive win for the better part of a year now starting from close to 100 at the start of 2018 to now being ranked 12th in the world . Final at Barcelona (beating many top 20 players includingThiem along the way in straights on clay) , Semis at Estroril (beating Anderson) 4th round at Wimbledon, Semi final at Cincinnati, Final at a Masters in Toronto beating (Thiem, Djokovic, Zverev and Anderson en route to the final) , won the title in Stockholm, won the title at Next Gen finals and now at AO he beat 5 great players including Roger Federer all in 4 sets to make the semis at just 20 years old. So, he is not getting any "hype", in fact nobody was even talking about Tsitsipas before he FORCED people to taken notice off him as the best prospect of the new generation with his play
@@wonderlandian8465 Didn't say he's one tournament wonder. I knew he's a good player from last year too. Just find it kinda annoying to talk about changing of the guards. There are so many examples of how wrong this call is. I mean you have Gulbis, Janowicz, Kokinakis, Tomic, Kyrgios, Dimitrov and so many others. All of them good players, sure, but not as special as many people were predicting.
Aw, he's such a sweet young man. Takes everything so close to his heart. He reminds me a lot of Rafa in his humbleness and generosity towards the other players. I hope he never loses that. He has many many years to become one of the greats of tennis but i understand what a tough loss this was for him. "Rafa makes you play bad." So true! Rafa is unique and Tsis will find his way, too.
Stefanos, I've been Rafa's fan for nearly 13 years and you certainly ranked first amongst players who I might root for after Rafa retires! I wished Rafa to win however I feel really bad for you. I know you're disappointed right now but don't worry you'll be a champ one day. You have so much ahead of you. Take a rest and I hope I'll see you again in Paris!
"I'm just trying to think how federer beat him so many times coz he has similar game style like me...". Though he is shaken up by this loss, he is thinking straight and is got all the talent in the game to come back strong. Rafa taught him a big lesson, one that he is going to remember for seasons to come!
Federer didnt beat this Rafa. He played more agressive, served better, came to the net, was in good physical shape. Federer beated Nadal playing as a gravel specialist on hardcourt. Nadal adapted his style on hardcourt.
Bbouy Its insane how Tsitsipas, one of the best in the world, was destroyed after this match. Rafa just makes his opponents play horrible, as Tsitsipas says. This match was ridiculous from Rafa. Tsitsipas really has to take the positives out of this match and I think that he is gonna analyse everything that happened in this tournament which will make him stronger.
The fact that he’s so upset, and is honest in that he has no idea what he could have done better, means that he has the drive to win beneath him, and the last hurdle he needs to get past to become great, is himself. He has it, I don’t want to see him become the next almost, like Dimitrov. He’s humble, he has class, and he’s GOOD. Keep your chin up kiddo everybody starts at the bottom and you could be a household name with hard work and determination. 👌
Reporter: "Are you still feeling the happiest man on earth" ? By far the shittiest,unnecessary question of 2019. He should have made this question to Kyrgios... 😂 Probably he would cry and ask for forgiveness right now.
It took many many years for Roger to figure out how to beat Nadal. I think Rafa won all of the first ten games he played with Roger. Tsisipas should keep his chin up and stop comparing himself to other players.
Federer has not 'managed' Nadal at all. He had to play out-of-this-world-tennis-to-save-kids-and-wife-from-execution to beat Nadal ONCE in a five set marathon on HIS strong surface, INDOORS while Nadal had one day less to recover from the Dimitrov Marathon. the rest of feds wins over Nadal came in warm up tournaments so there is no point talking about those. You can always wing it in 3 set matches. When it comes to 5 sets, where you have to play and not just hit, Federer still has no clue how to beat Nadal easily.
No my friend, federer didn't lose his first ten matched against rafa. Infact he beat rafa in their 2nd ever meeting, Miami 2005 F. Do your research. Federer was 3-7 in the first 10 matches. Mainly because he hadn't realized the full potential of his one-handed backhand. After racket change federer is 5-1 against Rafa.
Roger never beat Nadal when Nadal was at his really best.. When Fed beat him two years ago in the finals,Nadal was not even close to his form today.. Nadal from today would have beaten Fed easily in that finals..
@@hottakes5294 haha..so what was your point ? Of course he can lose in the finals..i already said againt whom Only Novak from 2015. If Novak can produce that level ,Nadal can lose.. If not ,Nadal will win
Stefanos is so honest and open. He doesn’t put on a show, and is so young there will be many opportunities to come back and win. Bravo Stefanos, great performance at the AO.
Seems this match destroyed his confidence. These things are essential early in the career. This serves him well in the future. But has to empathize with his desolation. Life is unfair it gives you a high couple of days back and then shows you the floor.
I believe that the pressure was too much and he was maybe more nervous than he should be that’s why he couldn’t get to the rhythm and also RAFA is not playing with rhythm he’s playing with different way.. in one point he play quick the other point slow you must find and look carefully how he plays! U need program and schedule and to be clever to act before he acts! Stefanos you are the winner of our hearts! We are very proud of you!!! Keep it going!!!!! U have a bright future and we support u!!!
Highly thoughtful for being the age he is, sincere, plays ambitiously (instead of taking easy shots he tried champion's shots facing the lower % it entails: that's how you improve, by trying what's not easy), sportmanslike. The next 24 months will tell what grade of player he can be. Anywhere from another Gasquet to another Federer. He's also very sincere.
Nadal is a God of Clay. Everybody has absolute 0.00000000000000 chance winning against him when he is playing with his normal form. Dont dare to imagine when he is in best form.
I like this guy a lot. So humble, not arogant as well, as you can see other players like sverev or like kyrgios. I pity him and feel sorry to see him so discouraged, but its not over. I've got faith in him and i know he's gonna learn a lot and work harder and harder, and in the end his efforts are gonna be rewarded. Go Stefanos!!! The next world no.1 champion.
Agree with you. I have to laugh at some of the idiots who keep saying that he is only a fluke. He just beat a legend of the game to get to the semi's of a GS. Do ppl really think this sort of thing happens by accident??? He's been playing really well this past year and is only 20 yrs old and comes from a country where tennis is not fully supported or even that popular. So I think he's making some impressive accomplishments. And not to make excuses but he just lost against a Rafa who is playing some of the most exceptional tennis of his career as of late, who wouldn't be affected or even intimated by that? If he continues to work at this level, work hard and improve on his skills and strengthening then I do believe he will become a future GS winner and tennis superstar.
Even if you are the best player on earth (in general, I don't mean Stefanos obviously) and you defeat them all, there is always somebody else that plays the kind of game you cannot adapt to. This is called Nemesis. Nadal is the left-handed Nemesis for most of the players. Even for Federer. Federer worked so hard and took many years to manage Nadal's play-style. I like very much that Stefanos is so skeptical, this means a lot. Disappointment is part of the game, use it to become even better!
Djokovic has 'managed' nadal. Federer hasn't. Let's not talk about warm up tournaments shall we. Let's talk about top of the line 5 set matches. And there Federer had to play the best backhand game of his life to defeat a nadal who had one day less to recover from dimitorv match under the roof in five. there too Nadal had a 4-2 in the fifth.
@@ZohairAkhtar Then obviously Nadal is not Nole's nemesis :D all 3 are already legends, we are all very lucky to watch them play, giving tennis lessons to others!!
is skeptical becasue he realize that the diference was to big in every aspect of the game so he can overcame in the future,sry but this is reality tsitspas is done against nadal at least,he can hope to win only if he isnt healty
@@ZohairAkhtar Since when has playing-your-best-to-win-the-biggest-prize become a bad thing in tennis? You talk about how Nadal didn't have much left after Dimitrov match to play Roger, but it only showed after he was just two games away from the title? Mind boggling logic! In the same way, I can also say that Nadal failed to defeat a 36 year old guy coming back from a six-month hiatus with virtually no competitive match practice. How about that? Nadal humiliated and destroyed Roger for so many years, no question about that. But he also had no damn clue how to handle Roger's backhand throughout 2017 (AO, IW, Miami, Shanghai..no these are not 'warmup tournaments', they are top of the line prizes in the men's game). Also, for the record, it was an outdoor match, please stop projecting your blurry version of events on to reality.
Actually he describes Rafa's game perfectly. He chokes the opponent out and pins you down to the corner and just like a python Rafa squeezes hard and sucks the air out of the opponent. 🙏👍
I’m laughing. I saw him play at Rogers Cup in Toronto summer 2018. Rafa won easily then. I’m a Forever Rafa fan. No one else like him. 🤗your description.
You don't ever figure out Nadal, Djokovic, Federer. Just become as good as them. They play multi-multi-multi dimensional tennis. All three of them mastered the modern game offensively, defensively. Pushed from one to the other two over the years. Made themselves better. They've become much smarter than the rest on a tennis court. Lots of big match experience. Review their GS tallies. They've destroyed all the past records from legends of the game. It's crazy. All three formed a granite barrier between contenders and champions that only Del Potro/Wawrinka have been able to surpass (a few times) since 2008. This Tsitsipas guy simply won't become as good as them in two years. It will take him a lot of losses, tennis introspection and mental resilience to reach a level of consistency that makes him capable of going through these three in the same tournament. He has game.
U r better than zverev . That's all I can say and before his fans come with his titles I m talking about best of five where you need more than one dimensional game
Stefanos lost to Nadal, he won only six games in the best of 5 where you said he is better than Zverev. Zverev in 2017, 3 round took Nadal to Five close sets (he won more than 6 games),Your one dimensional theory holds no water if you compare the two matches against Nadal and Zverev 5 set matches last year at RG. To quote Nadal when asked about Zverev in 5 set matched, he said "3 and 5 sets is the same tennis skills are involved, tennis is tennis. Nadal also said in an interview - The difference is in slams your first 1, 2 or 3 rounds are likely against qualifiers, and in 1000's you are playing seeded players from round 2 onward. Plus anyone is better than the other on any given day, one week is Stefanos next it is Zverev, and then some other next gen player with be the following week. "And before his fans come with his titles". If you haven't heard, the players play the game for titles so his titles has to be mentioned.
@@rahamanahmed1064 let me argue with you, perhaps zverev had more endurance againts rafa, but its because his game has less weak points againts rafas form of playing tennis and also its not as dimensional as tsitsipas form of playing, stefanos has a more talented and complete game than sascha, you can see the difference in his forehand and netgame, also a powerful backhand so as zverev, the difference is, rafa always, most of the times crush those who plays one handend, the weight of his topspin and being a lefty is a challenged for one handers, and zverev has way more experience than stefanos in the tour and hasnt been into any GS quarterfinal while stefanos has proved he can compete for thos tournaments and also in masters 1000 just as zverev, you cant have that judgement you have only being based in a pergormance against rafa. Reminder: All matches have different conditions, weather, surfaces and players performance changes.
Rahaman Ahmed Zverev forced a 5th set against a version of Nadal that was just coming back from injury and was clearly not in very good form. Don’t let Federer stans fool you; 2017 AO Nadal was a very below average Nadal whose movement looked off, ground strokes fell short, and serve was average as ever. He made the final and nearly won the title only because he simply had to massacre the lost generation which he can do in his sleep.
I do genuinely feel sorry for him. He was completely outplayed by Rafa today, who is simply playing on another level compared to everyone else on the tour. He shouldn't make excuses, he didn't do that much wrong, he should just accept he was soundly beaten in every department and learn from this experience to improve for the future. Great tournament though, shouldn't be so hard on himself.
The man just beat Roger Federer and felt like he actually has a chance to win the tournament. All his ambitions and believe in his strength got shattered by complete dominance. Realising he had no chance even though he came as close as never before, gotta be heart breaking.
He shouldn't have disrespected Rafa in warm ups by CRANKIN' balls HARD at Rafa at the net, when Rafa came in to hit a few light volleys. Rafa caught about the 3rd ball with his racket, tossed it up, and then SMASHED it back at Tsistipas. Rafa was PISSED! I knew RIGHT THEN that Tsitsipas would lose the match. Do NOT make Rafa mad! That just gives fuel to Rafa. HUGE mistake! Rafa becomes LASER focused, and will CRUSH you!
I didn't notice it. Too bad because I love watching angry Rafa. I mean, I always love watching him, but when I see him being so pissed I know that his 'beast mode' activates and he's about to destroy his opponent.
Ha should have said: what do you think? That's what Roger and Roddick would answer. These journalist should be banned from press conferences after questions like that. This is not fucking UFC, have some respect.
I am almost 63, I've been watching tennis for decades and this boy needs to accept the fact that he was beaten by a man who has spent many years perfecting his art. His own day will come in time. Such is life. Lighten up kid, you already earn more money each year than most of us do in a lifetime.
He should be happy, not for the game he just lost but for his performance at this young age. long way but bright future ahead of him. We're going to see this guy for a long time from now on, no matter you like it or not.
Come on man ...i dont watch lot of tennis ...but can still say ,u have something....such a simplicity is not bestowed to common sheep.Wake up u will be legend man.
@Shreyas Shankar But no worries. The beauty of this person is that he is very real and only 20 years old. He speaks now from the perspective that he lost, but he will improve. To me he is the future
gabriel gervais the best players always come back from defeats he will learn from this and keep getting better.He shouldn’t be too down on himself.Look how many times nadal federer and Djokovic have all bounced back from Major setback.They come back stronger and they try to improve and something to their game.For example now with nadal improving his serve and being much more aggressive.These guys are always evolving and getting better
I loved this interview man. He keeps it so real. The way he feels now is the way I believe most players on tour feel after playing Fed, Nadal, or the Djoker. And the reporters are trying to get bs answers out of him, but you gotta love this man’s honesty and how he stays true to his feelings. His words are a mirror of the way he appears to feel. He’ll have better luck next time, hopefully. Amazing job, getting to this stage in the tournament. Also his english is really good
When he said that Rafa is like playing from another dimension. I was like wow. That's like one of the greatest compliments to hear for an athlete.. gives me chills.
With Federer, tsitsipas could keep the rally as he has adjusted to that kind of pace, spin and ball height and i think this is what he was trying to articulate. Rafa hits the ball hard with a lot of top spin and atm the ball is landing in the corners at a high rate. He is aggressive early and it's really hard to counter. This is the best he has played at the aus. Might be even too much for the best defensive baseline player, though I believe in Djokovic.
I think he more or less expected the loss. After all he knows he's not in Rafa's level yet. He just didn't expect to lose so easily. Disappointed with himself for not putting up a bigger fight, more likely.
He thought he is getting closer when they played in Toronto. But he didnt know that Rafa is like Djokovic and Federer they have so many levels. He just ran into a Beast mode of Nadal.
No. He expected to lose. He has said before that reaching the semi finals was his dream goal for this tournament at this point, he knew he is not yet to finals level. But he expected that he would be able to put up a better fight. He is shocked at how easily he lost.
I like his honesty. I don't wanna lose to Rafa 10 times. It shows he cares a lot about the loss and will leave no stone unturned until he gets his revenge. Make no mistake, he's pissed.
Rafa is in top gear right now. Djokovic could have his hands full. Stefano was made to look pedestrian so much so that the conquer himself didn't realise what really hit him. Hopefully Rafa gets his 18th. Vamos! Good luck for the rest of the season Tsitsipas.
@@Aman-nk5uq: Looks like your almost about to with the way he decimated Stefano. Fret not, Djokovic is around ;-) You have hope to cry again later. May the best man win, not here to support Rafa if only he wins but when he loses as well. Vamos!
Reminds me of the Djokovic interview after 2010 US open and we all saw what happened after that so this beating might just be the catalyst that the boy needs
You've just learned from the best player in the world. But nothing to worry, you're still young. Be patient, keep practice, and You'll be the next Roger Federer. Both of you have similar playing style and one handed backhand style.
"You'll be the next Roger Federer" these are exactly the type of statements this kid has to be wary of. He probably was starting think on such lines already and had a hard reality check today. There are levels beyond this kid's imagination that the big 3 have crossed over the course of their careers. Yes he has to be patient and keep practicing but whether or not he becomes the next Federer shouldn't really matter.
"I'm just trying to think how Federer beat him so many times because he has similar game style like me...". He could have said "I have the similar game style like him" #RESPECT GOAT
Cheer up Stefanos..your time will come sooner than you think, you are not only talented but very well liked, you’ll be world number one day with grand slam titles to your name. Today you came up against arguably the greatest tennis player of all time..there’s no shame.
@@Dumah1 not even close to made a nation feel proud of him? i dont think so, he is only 20 years old and he is only few steps below the top, so please dont be rude
Dont be so sad, you are back on earth, enjoy it. Work harder and some day you will win a slam. His , NADAL, secret is no secret: TOPSPIN and reaction speed. Winning from Roger was misleading, he is a slower old goat, Nadal is much faster and doesn’t miss so much as Roger
Ubaldo (I think this is his right name) is actually the GOAT of all press conferences. Really nice and motivational words to one of the next few legends of the sport. Btw this guy was the one that slept in Rafa’s press conference at the start of the tournament. So, yeah, definitely a super nice and experienced journalist.
You could just see in his demeanour that he is gutted. But Nadal did surprise him. It would probably take him years for him to be used to Nadal's style.
Never seen this type of reaction after a loss. Shows the type of love and focus he has for the game. Heres hoping he can pivot off of this loss and transcend to another level.
He is such a humble and sensitive, goodhearted young man - and honest! May God bless him richly!! He looks very-very unhappy - and bearing his heart out to the press.......feel So sorry for him....may he recover quickly from this match!! He also looks like the image of Christ :) may God help him!
Rafa is exeptional today,he play really good and the best thing from him,he always respect other player more than other,and he is the only one top player for last a decade who never hit or damage his racket when he lose the game or lose a set or a point, he is too kind person in attitude and he play really well tenis
As a 50 year follower of tennis I have never seen such strength and aggressiveness as displayed by Nadal. Given his recent lack of match play how was he able to play at such an unprecedented level?
Stefanos, come on brother!!! You played one of the ( two strongest player on the tour ) You will find the answer and timing, you will find how to alleviate your body .... I think you learnt a LOT!!!!! During the conference you were able to start breaking down and analyzing the match..... Please, what this interview once and over.......Theres a lot of learn and YOU GOT IT!!!! My brother, stay calm and keep playing your tennis! Absolutely great respect!!!! Alohas from Maui!!!
The last reporter told exactly what I wanted to comment. He needn’t be this depressed as he’s is just 20 beating a legend like Federer n losing to Rafa who is another legend. He’s 20 and he’s already in a major semifinal and he already has a few millions in his account. I’m sure he’s going to have a few majors in his cupboard at home. This is how I exactly feel after doing badly in an exam..
C'mon man!! you achieved more than anyone could imagine!! Of course there are a lot of things to get out of this game! It's called 'EXPERIENCE' and that's why you felt weird! You want, you can, you will be No. 1!
today wasn't your day; however your day will come!!! Please keep chin up and smile. The future is yours.. You have come a long way and this path is only the beginning of great things to come.
I love his honesty, all over his face, no pretending , no trying to answer nicely, politely, what people expect but his REAL, vurnerable personality. Thanks, Stefanos!
Why every Rafa fans or some other people feels the need to rub on Tsitsipas' face that Nadal owned him today? Without you said it he already felt it and he has no excuses on it. He admits that Rafa played tricky game (which is understandable, in his young career, its not that much you meet lefty player, let alone Rafa and he just want to crack the code). His disappointment comes from the place in his mind that he supposedly prepare himself better, fight even more and being persistent and look at him saying he wanted at least a 4-setter or tight match because he wanted to stay longer on the court, got a thing or two that can helped him improving his game and chances against Rafa
@@Phurngirathaana Do my comment sounded like as if its more important? No. I just voiced out my opinion on how people just quickly saying he's arrogant whatsoever when he's just stating his thought on the match. No sense of importance from my comment
It started with Roberto Bautista. He didn’t play well and Bautista was tired. I could see his form dropped in that much. Playing Rafa just exposed the drop in form.
This was an amazing press conference imo. So honest. So humble. Tsitsipas seems very passionate about the sport. Not often a player is so into dissecting the match in a presser after losing with a scoreline like that. Future champion or not you've earned a fan in me for sure. Well played!
But he's also a very astute individual! Such a mind and talent will inevitably become successful at whatever he does.
I think this was just a minor setback for him in terms of his career even though for him right now the loss must seem devastating. Which is understandable. He was on such a high just a few days ago and I don’t think the result was expected by him and that is why he’s taking it so hard. But I don’t blame him for being confident in his abilities. Isn’t that what every player feels going into a match? You have to have the mindset that you are going to win. That’s why they are all there after all which is to win! I really think that if he continue at this level, works even harder on strengthening and on his precision that he will win Grand Slams. He has what it takes to become a superstar... talent, charisma, intelligence and very entertaining to watch.
@@maimou agreed. It's good to see that he cares so much. Hopefully he's able to do his thing and all this hype doesn't get to him
This is why I love Tsitsipas, so much passion for the sport whereas Kyrgios would just say: "It's just tennis, it's not that important..."
Failure leads the way to success...we love you and Greece is so proud of you...Thank you!
What an inspiring, classy comment, Bobby.
Thank you so much :D big supporter of Rafa and Roger here as well! We are just really enthusiastic about Stefanos because while our country is constantly (and inevitably) in the spotlight only for bad reasons, finally something great is on. And that's him! :)
Sister* I guess😂
@@thebobbysisters thank you! And thank you for the support in General! 😄
@@thebobbysisters Thanks Bobby, you are a true class act just like Rafa. Other fans can learn a lot from you.
You can tell how much Stefanos cares.
And that passion is what is gonna get him too the next level.
Wonderlandian I totally agree! He just have to work even harder and maybe next time he could be able to adjust a bit more to Rafa’s style of play... wich is not easy at all to the one-handed backhand players...but i think that just like Federer did, he will get there too.
Anyway what he’s been doing so far is very impressive...
This guy is special, I saw him in person walking out of the court last year in wimbledon, he looked different to any other player i saw that week, he's a star in the making.
That and the fact he is 20 and the BIG3 are far from their 20s.
David C. From the past year when I saw him play in Estoril open ... I knew he was going to become a great player ... he has a different aura on the court that distinguishes him among other new players ...
And his game is impressive: refreshing style, great service, very talented one handed backhand, all round game, not afraid style, very good mental strenght at such a young age ..powerfull shots and he's very clever in the decisions he makes on the court
As his physical strength and accuracy improves, I have no doubt he will reach the top very soon!
I think he's so disappointed because he's starting to believe the hypes written about him in the newspaper when he beat Fed ... but Nadal kind of return him to his former place ...
Don't you guys think there is repeating pattern this past few years ?
Everytime someone beat one of the Fed/Rafa/Novak guys, everyone will hype that person up as the next big thing, and then in the next couple of rounds they get beaten ? And then they fall off the radar ?
Look at Hyeon Chung, Theim, Dimitrov, Kyrgios, Kyle, Shapovalov, Khachanov ... all these guys have gone nowhere near living up to the hype after their big match win, still no slams coming from them ...
One big win is not enough to prove anything, I wish the press will avoid overhyping these youngsters and give them a false impression that they are special. They should be encouraged to work hard based on their passion for the sports, not because they think they have to live up to the hype that they are special ...
I feel like they all feel the same way when they play against Rafa, it's just that Stefanos is the first player to say it out loud.
Exactly my friend, the young guy is brutally honest here. And now imagine playing Rafa on clay
Hmm.. don't think Novak feels like that.... Stefanos feels he has no chance... which is true... Novak hasn't lost to Rafa on hard since what? 2013?
thank you u speak my mind
@@telmolicious I am fan of neither and I strongly believe Rafa will win on Sunday, except he loses confidence in his new serve. He is in an amazing form. The opponent doesnt matter by the way
LOL
After this press conference,i adored him!What a humble and sincere young man!!!!What a character!!!I wish him the best...
Feel sorry for the kid and I wish him all the best in the future. He's humble enough and just because he wanted to prove himself against Nadal isn't arrogance by any means. He will have his chances. Then again, I don't like to see the press and the fans around the world overhyping every other young star who's won against the top 3 players in history. One win doesn't mean changing of the guards.
Couldn't say it better.
Nobody is overhyping Stefanos stop it. He is not a "one tournament wonder" he has been putting up impressive win after impressive win for the better part of a year now starting from close to 100 at the start of 2018 to now being ranked 12th in the world . Final at Barcelona (beating many top 20 players includingThiem along the way in straights on clay) , Semis at Estroril (beating Anderson) 4th round at Wimbledon, Semi final at Cincinnati, Final at a Masters in Toronto beating (Thiem, Djokovic, Zverev and Anderson en route to the final) , won the title in Stockholm, won the title at Next Gen finals and now at AO he beat 5 great players including Roger Federer all in 4 sets to make the semis at just 20 years old.
So, he is not getting any "hype", in fact nobody was even talking about Tsitsipas before he FORCED people to taken notice off him as the best prospect of the new generation with his play
@@wonderlandian8465 Didn't say he's one tournament wonder. I knew he's a good player from last year too. Just find it kinda annoying to talk about changing of the guards. There are so many examples of how wrong this call is. I mean you have Gulbis, Janowicz, Kokinakis, Tomic, Kyrgios, Dimitrov and so many others. All of them good players, sure, but not as special as many people were predicting.
@@NLLeFa None of the players you mentioned other than Dimitrov made the semis of a slam
@@wonderlandian8465 Doesn't matter. They were called for big things according to the press, ex legends of the game, fans around the world etc.
Aw, he's such a sweet young man. Takes everything so close to his heart. He reminds me a lot of Rafa in his humbleness and generosity towards the other players. I hope he never loses that. He has many many years to become one of the greats of tennis but i understand what a tough loss this was for him. "Rafa makes you play bad." So true! Rafa is unique and Tsis will find his way, too.
3:58 "Today I felt like a 2m 10 guy that can't move on the court"
I am ready for John Isner to drop a disstrack on Tsitsipas
Featuring Lil´ karlovic
Isner beat him last year at Wimbledon. So maybe he hates 2.1m tall players 😉
Thought the same 😂😂😂
I'm dead 🤣🤣
CST and feat Opelka😂👍
I liked his Expressions and his sincerity in his body language i mean he is so raw
Stefanos, I've been Rafa's fan for nearly 13 years and you certainly ranked first amongst players who I might root for after Rafa retires! I wished Rafa to win however I feel really bad for you. I know you're disappointed right now but don't worry you'll be a champ one day. You have so much ahead of you. Take a rest and I hope I'll see you again in Paris!
"I'm just trying to think how federer beat him so many times coz he has similar game style like me...". Though he is shaken up by this loss, he is thinking straight and is got all the talent in the game to come back strong. Rafa taught him a big lesson, one that he is going to remember for seasons to come!
Federer didnt beat this Rafa. He played more agressive, served better, came to the net, was in good physical shape. Federer beated Nadal playing as a gravel specialist on hardcourt. Nadal adapted his style on hardcourt.
Rafa is in a different tier above everyone right now.
Bbouy for me the greatest of all time
I am a Tsitsipas fan but also a Big 4 fan. This Nadal is the best on hard court in forever.
@@d.k.2594 Agreed
Bbouy Its insane how Tsitsipas, one of the best in the world, was destroyed after this match. Rafa just makes his opponents play horrible, as Tsitsipas says.
This match was ridiculous from Rafa. Tsitsipas really has to take the positives out of this match and I think that he is gonna analyse everything that happened in this tournament which will make him stronger.
@@diegoartazcoz2390 I agree. He has such potential.
The fact that he’s so upset, and is honest in that he has no idea what he could have done better, means that he has the drive to win beneath him, and the last hurdle he needs to get past to become great, is himself. He has it, I don’t want to see him become the next almost, like Dimitrov. He’s humble, he has class, and he’s GOOD. Keep your chin up kiddo everybody starts at the bottom and you could be a household name with hard work and determination. 👌
Reporter: "Are you still feeling the happiest man on earth" ?
By far the shittiest,unnecessary question of 2019.
He should have made this question to Kyrgios... 😂
Probably he would cry and ask for forgiveness right now.
I like this guy. He was very truthful about how he felt, and he he showed his care for the sport. I'm sure he will learn from today's loss.
How can you not love this guy. He plays with heart and is fully invested in the battle. He's also a class act.
It took many many years for Roger to figure out how to beat Nadal. I think Rafa won all of the first ten games he played with Roger. Tsisipas should keep his chin up and stop comparing himself to other players.
Federer has not 'managed' Nadal at all. He had to play out-of-this-world-tennis-to-save-kids-and-wife-from-execution to beat Nadal ONCE in a five set marathon on HIS strong surface, INDOORS while Nadal had one day less to recover from the Dimitrov Marathon.
the rest of feds wins over Nadal came in warm up tournaments so there is no point talking about those. You can always wing it in 3 set matches.
When it comes to 5 sets, where you have to play and not just hit, Federer still has no clue how to beat Nadal easily.
@@ZohairAkhtar 😆😆😆 awesome comment
No my friend, federer didn't lose his first ten matched against rafa. Infact he beat rafa in their 2nd ever meeting, Miami 2005 F. Do your research. Federer was 3-7 in the first 10 matches. Mainly because he hadn't realized the full potential of his one-handed backhand. After racket change federer is 5-1 against Rafa.
Roger never beat Nadal when Nadal was at his really best..
When Fed beat him two years ago in the finals,Nadal was not even close to his form today..
Nadal from today would have beaten Fed easily in that finals..
@@hottakes5294 haha..so what was your point ? Of course he can lose in the finals..i already said againt whom
Only Novak from 2015.
If Novak can produce that level ,Nadal can lose..
If not ,Nadal will win
Stefanos is so honest and open. He doesn’t put on a show, and is so young there will be many opportunities to come back and win. Bravo Stefanos, great performance at the AO.
STEFANOS THE FUTURE IS YOURS.... KEEP IMPROVING... ΠΑΜΕ ΡΕΕ
parask Hatz true he’s only 20.Hes time will come he just has to keep working hard and improving everything will click eventually
The future when Federer nadal and djokovic finish, about 6 years 👍🏻
Paul A i give it 6 years when novak have 21 grend slams
name piss?
Seems this match destroyed his confidence. These things are essential early in the career. This serves him well in the future. But has to empathize with his desolation. Life is unfair it gives you a high couple of days back and then shows you the floor.
He's very straightforward and adorable
You are only 20 Stefanos. The next years takes many times 1st position. You are the future of tennis.
Omg he looks and sounds completely mesmerized, poor guy
That is the effect playing NADAL can have on you.
Every body is talented until they face rafa
He does. I understand his feelings right now.
Right? LOL
Rafa killed his brain!!!
I believe that the pressure was too much and he was maybe more nervous than he should be that’s why he couldn’t get to the rhythm and also RAFA is not playing with rhythm he’s playing with different way.. in one point he play quick the other point slow you must find and look carefully how he plays! U need program and schedule and to be clever to act before he acts! Stefanos you are the winner of our hearts! We are very proud of you!!! Keep it going!!!!! U have a bright future and we support u!!!
Highly thoughtful for being the age he is, sincere, plays ambitiously (instead of taking easy shots he tried champion's shots facing the lower % it entails: that's how you improve, by trying what's not easy), sportmanslike.
The next 24 months will tell what grade of player he can be.
Anywhere from another Gasquet to another Federer.
He's also very sincere.
This is why most ATP players say Rafa is the hardest to beat and on clay he is impossible to beat.
Robin Soderling disagrees...
@@MrRazorblade999 only once in clay...
Stefanos seems like he was bodied by Rafa. He will have many more opportunities to face and fight Rafa in the future
Not really, Nadal has his days on tour numbered
Anybody can be bodied when the opponent is doping🤷🤷
@@msalvs shut up
@@Aman-nk5uq Omg you are also one of those haters I can't believe you gotim lol....
You're a nice and lovely kid , I'm a hug rafa fan but tbh I'd have been happy for you if you had won today , good luck for the future Stefano
Who wants to see Rafa and Stef at the Laver Cup playing for team Europe?
being 20 years old and arriving in semifinals its absolutely a win my boy! up up up!
Stefanos, wait till you get to play Rafa at Roland Garros. You'd probably think he was just toying with you at AO.
Well said
Well this was just a teaser ; muvi awaits at RG ;
same thing happened to Dominic Thiem at RG Finals , he said that he's gonna get the Trophy , he got PTSD instead lol
looooooool
Nadal is a God of Clay. Everybody has absolute 0.00000000000000 chance winning against him when he is playing with his normal form. Dont dare to imagine when he is in best form.
I like this guy a lot. So humble, not arogant as well, as you can see other players like sverev or like kyrgios. I pity him and feel sorry to see him so discouraged, but its not over. I've got faith in him and i know he's gonna learn a lot and work harder and harder, and in the end his efforts are gonna be rewarded. Go Stefanos!!! The next world no.1 champion.
I like this kid. Hope for "better dimension" in his game from this game. Best of luck.
Agree with you. I have to laugh at some of the idiots who keep saying that he is only a fluke. He just beat a legend of the game to get to the semi's of a GS. Do ppl really think this sort of thing happens by accident??? He's been playing really well this past year and is only 20 yrs old and comes from a country where tennis is not fully supported or even that popular. So I think he's making some impressive accomplishments. And not to make excuses but he just lost against a Rafa who is playing some of the most exceptional tennis of his career as of late, who wouldn't be affected or even intimated by that? If he continues to work at this level, work hard and improve on his skills and strengthening then I do believe he will become a future GS winner and tennis superstar.
exactly ,I absolutely hate Kyrgios,this guy is the real deal,so much passion
Even if you are the best player on earth (in general, I don't mean Stefanos obviously) and you defeat them all, there is always somebody else that plays the kind of game you cannot adapt to. This is called Nemesis. Nadal is the left-handed Nemesis for most of the players. Even for Federer. Federer worked so hard and took many years to manage Nadal's play-style.
I like very much that Stefanos is so skeptical, this means a lot. Disappointment is part of the game, use it to become even better!
Σωστος!!!
Djokovic has 'managed' nadal. Federer hasn't. Let's not talk about warm up tournaments shall we. Let's talk about top of the line 5 set matches. And there Federer had to play the best backhand game of his life to defeat a nadal who had one day less to recover from dimitorv match under the roof in five.
there too Nadal had a 4-2 in the fifth.
@@ZohairAkhtar Then obviously Nadal is not Nole's nemesis :D
all 3 are already legends, we are all very lucky to watch them play, giving tennis lessons to others!!
is skeptical becasue he realize that the diference was to big in every aspect of the game so he can overcame in the future,sry but this is reality tsitspas is done against nadal at least,he can hope to win only if he isnt healty
@@ZohairAkhtar Since when has playing-your-best-to-win-the-biggest-prize become a bad thing in tennis? You talk about how Nadal didn't have much left after Dimitrov match to play Roger, but it only showed after he was just two games away from the title? Mind boggling logic! In the same way, I can also say that Nadal failed to defeat a 36 year old guy coming back from a six-month hiatus with virtually no competitive match practice. How about that? Nadal humiliated and destroyed Roger for so many years, no question about that. But he also had no damn clue how to handle Roger's backhand throughout 2017 (AO, IW, Miami, Shanghai..no these are not 'warmup tournaments', they are top of the line prizes in the men's game). Also, for the record, it was an outdoor match, please stop projecting your blurry version of events on to reality.
Actually he describes Rafa's game perfectly. He chokes the opponent out and pins you down to the corner and just like a python Rafa squeezes hard and sucks the air out of the opponent. 🙏👍
I’m laughing. I saw him play at Rogers Cup in Toronto summer 2018. Rafa won easily then. I’m a Forever Rafa fan. No one else like him. 🤗your description.
@@karenrobinson735 Not that easily mate, the second set went to a tie break. Did you even watch the game?
You don't ever figure out Nadal, Djokovic, Federer. Just become as good as them. They play multi-multi-multi dimensional tennis. All three of them mastered the modern game offensively, defensively. Pushed from one to the other two over the years. Made themselves better. They've become much smarter than the rest on a tennis court. Lots of big match experience. Review their GS tallies. They've destroyed all the past records from legends of the game. It's crazy. All three formed a granite barrier between contenders and champions that only Del Potro/Wawrinka have been able to surpass (a few times) since 2008. This Tsitsipas guy simply won't become as good as them in two years. It will take him a lot of losses, tennis introspection and mental resilience to reach a level of consistency that makes him capable of going through these three in the same tournament. He has game.
Murray?
Charlie Illingsworth you’re kidding yourself if you think you can include Murray.
Sampras at his peak was the best player ever. 2001 was his worst year.
U r better than zverev . That's all I can say and before his fans come with his titles I m talking about best of five where you need more than one dimensional game
Well said. More mature as a player & a person than Zverev.
Stefanos lost to Nadal, he won only six games in the best of 5 where you said he is better than Zverev. Zverev in 2017, 3 round took Nadal to Five close sets (he won more than 6 games),Your one dimensional theory holds no water if you compare the two matches against Nadal and Zverev 5 set matches last year at RG. To quote Nadal when asked about Zverev in 5 set matched, he said "3 and 5 sets is the same tennis skills are involved, tennis is tennis. Nadal also said in an interview - The difference is in slams your first 1, 2 or 3 rounds are likely against qualifiers, and in 1000's you are playing seeded players from round 2 onward. Plus anyone is better than the other on any given day, one week is Stefanos next it is Zverev, and then some other next gen player with be the following week. "And before his fans come with his titles". If you haven't heard, the players play the game for titles so his titles has to be mentioned.
well as a german i hope zverev keeps improving and become a world nr. 1 but yeah at this tournament tsitsipas was better
@@rahamanahmed1064 let me argue with you, perhaps zverev had more endurance againts rafa, but its because his game has less weak points againts rafas form of playing tennis and also its not as dimensional as tsitsipas form of playing, stefanos has a more talented and complete game than sascha, you can see the difference in his forehand and netgame, also a powerful backhand so as zverev, the difference is, rafa always, most of the times crush those who plays one handend, the weight of his topspin and being a lefty is a challenged for one handers, and zverev has way more experience than stefanos in the tour and hasnt been into any GS quarterfinal while stefanos has proved he can compete for thos tournaments and also in masters 1000 just as zverev, you cant have that judgement you have only being based in a pergormance against rafa. Reminder: All matches have different conditions, weather, surfaces and players performance changes.
Rahaman Ahmed Zverev forced a 5th set against a version of Nadal that was just coming back from injury and was clearly not in very good form. Don’t let Federer stans fool you; 2017 AO Nadal was a very below average Nadal whose movement looked off, ground strokes fell short, and serve was average as ever. He made the final and nearly won the title only because he simply had to massacre the lost generation which he can do in his sleep.
I do genuinely feel sorry for him. He was completely outplayed by Rafa today, who is simply playing on another level compared to everyone else on the tour. He shouldn't make excuses, he didn't do that much wrong, he should just accept he was soundly beaten in every department and learn from this experience to improve for the future. Great tournament though, shouldn't be so hard on himself.
Yeah them excuses were a bit cringe
He made no excusses whatsoever, he is being very honest. He said it, Nadal was better. He looked very distracted.
@@d.k.2594Tsitsipas sucks, okay?
Excuses? He said Rafael has immeasurable talent and he gives you no space or rhythm and that he's unbelievable and so on.
Man he looks so sad
He thought he start to gave enough threat to the big name. Tonight he's proven wrong. But SF run is not bad.
"not bad" lol
Just means he cares enough
The man just beat Roger Federer and felt like he actually has a chance to win the tournament. All his ambitions and believe in his strength got shattered by complete dominance. Realising he had no chance even though he came as close as never before, gotta be heart breaking.
@@monxx15 That is true, this is the face of a man who cares and not smashing raquets as the comentators said about another player.
He is 20! And played a different animal at THAT POINT. You have to realize that...
rafa 33
He shouldn't have disrespected Rafa in warm ups by CRANKIN' balls HARD at Rafa at the net, when Rafa came in to hit a few light volleys. Rafa caught about the 3rd ball with his racket, tossed it up, and then SMASHED it back at Tsistipas. Rafa was PISSED! I knew RIGHT THEN that Tsitsipas would lose the match. Do NOT make Rafa mad! That just gives fuel to Rafa. HUGE mistake! Rafa becomes LASER focused, and will CRUSH you!
Totally agree
I thought only me noticed that lol. Indeed.
I kind of noticed that too... But probably not... Stefanos will be back... One match at a time
It happens
I didn't notice it. Too bad because I love watching angry Rafa. I mean, I always love watching him, but when I see him being so pissed I know that his 'beast mode' activates and he's about to destroy his opponent.
'Do you still feel like the most happy man in the world'
WTF was that question? It was a clear diss. Have some empathy!
Ha should have said: what do you think? That's what Roger and Roddick would answer. These journalist should be banned from press conferences after questions like that. This is not fucking UFC, have some respect.
I am almost 63, I've been watching tennis for decades and this boy needs to accept the fact that he was beaten by a man who has spent many years perfecting his art. His own day will come in time. Such is life. Lighten up kid, you already earn more money each year than most of us do in a lifetime.
2:39 He has this talent,,,, he makes you play bad 😂 well said tho.
He should be happy, not for the game he just lost but for his performance at this young age. long way but bright future ahead of him. We're going to see this guy for a long time from now on, no matter you like it or not.
Full marks for honesty! #respect coming from a Rafa fan. Hoping good things for him in future. Go Tsitsipas!
Come on man ...i dont watch lot of tennis ...but can still say ,u have something....such a simplicity is not bestowed to common sheep.Wake up u will be legend man.
He is so humble and honest. You have all the future in front of you!!
Rafa just tamed the dude... He is shocked!! ¡!
@Shreyas Shankar But no worries. The beauty of this person is that he is very real and only 20 years old. He speaks now from the perspective that he lost, but he will improve. To me he is the future
hhhhhhhhhhhh u killed me man
gabriel gervais the best players always come back from defeats he will learn from this and keep getting better.He shouldn’t be too down on himself.Look how many times nadal federer and Djokovic have all bounced back from
Major setback.They come back stronger and they try to improve and something to their game.For example now with nadal improving his serve and being much more aggressive.These guys are always evolving and getting better
Lol very well said
I loved this interview man. He keeps it so real. The way he feels now is the way I believe most players on tour feel after playing Fed, Nadal, or the Djoker. And the reporters are trying to get bs answers out of him, but you gotta love this man’s honesty and how he stays true to his feelings.
His words are a mirror of the way he appears to feel. He’ll have better luck next time, hopefully. Amazing job, getting to this stage in the tournament. Also his english is really good
When he said that Rafa is like playing from another dimension. I was like wow. That's like one of the greatest compliments to hear for an athlete.. gives me chills.
With Federer, tsitsipas could keep the rally as he has adjusted to that kind of pace, spin and ball height and i think this is what he was trying to articulate. Rafa hits the ball hard with a lot of top spin and atm the ball is landing in the corners at a high rate. He is aggressive early and it's really hard to counter. This is the best he has played at the aus. Might be even too much for the best defensive baseline player, though I believe in Djokovic.
He is extremely humble and respectful, and that is the reason he will win multiple GS. I became his fan after the tournament in Toronto.
I don't think he's shocked guys. This isn't the first time he loses to Nadal after all. I think he's just sad he couldn't reach the finals.
I think he more or less expected the loss. After all he knows he's not in Rafa's level yet. He just didn't expect to lose so easily.
Disappointed with himself for not putting up a bigger fight, more likely.
He thought he is getting closer when they played in Toronto. But he didnt know that Rafa is like Djokovic and Federer they have so many levels. He just ran into a Beast mode of Nadal.
he's shocked, he says so himself at the score
No. He expected to lose. He has said before that reaching the semi finals was his dream goal for this tournament at this point, he knew he is not yet to finals level. But he expected that he would be able to put up a better fight. He is shocked at how easily he lost.
I like his honesty. I don't wanna lose to Rafa 10 times. It shows he cares a lot about the loss and will leave no stone unturned until he gets his revenge. Make no mistake, he's pissed.
Rafa is in top gear right now. Djokovic could have his hands full. Stefano was made to look pedestrian so much so that the conquer himself didn't realise what really hit him. Hopefully Rafa gets his 18th. Vamos! Good luck for the rest of the season Tsitsipas.
Don't cry after the final please
@@Aman-nk5uq: Looks like your almost about to with the way he decimated Stefano. Fret not, Djokovic is around ;-) You have hope to cry again later. May the best man win, not here to support Rafa if only he wins but when he loses as well. Vamos!
@@EPM_PJ please shut with your Vamos shit all the time 😑😑
‘I almost feel like I couldn’t play better’...translation...’I wasn’t as good as my opponent’
Reminds me of the Djokovic interview after 2010 US open and we all saw what happened after that so this beating might just be the catalyst that the boy needs
OMG love this guy, very open, authentic, sincere and timid. Great things ahead Stefanos!!
You've just learned from the best player in the world.
But nothing to worry, you're still young.
Be patient, keep practice, and You'll be the next Roger Federer. Both of you have similar playing style and one handed backhand style.
In the back hand style Roger Federer is unbeatable
"You'll be the next Roger Federer" these are exactly the type of statements this kid has to be wary of. He probably was starting think on such lines already and had a hard reality check today. There are levels beyond this kid's imagination that the big 3 have crossed over the course of their careers. Yes he has to be patient and keep practicing but whether or not he becomes the next Federer shouldn't really matter.
"I'm just trying to think how Federer beat him so many times because he has similar game style like me...". He could have said "I have the similar game style like him" #RESPECT GOAT
that wat happen when u enter the lion cage with a stick because u listen McEnroe saying next gen are taking over! ahahaha
McEnroe is a fuckhead
This is the Rafa factor.... nobody even djokovic or Federer can play their own game... they have to adjust to nadals high bouncing balls...
did you forget something...: ua-cam.com/video/-szj0zlyeKY/v-deo.html
Djokovic owns rafa
??? Djokovic plays his normal game, doesnt really effect him at all.
@@syncmaster-xj8xe I'm sure you watched Final yesterday.
Cheer up Stefanos..your time will come sooner than you think, you are not only talented
but very well liked, you’ll be world number one day with grand slam titles to your name.
Today you came up against arguably the greatest tennis player of all time..there’s no shame.
Μη μασάς, μας έκανες υπερήφανους!
not even close
@@Dumah1 not even close to made a nation feel proud of him? i dont think so, he is only 20 years old and he is only few steps below the top, so please dont be rude
Tennis is just a game. I can find no source of national pride in it.
@@Dumah1 you can't, many other people can... so?
Dont be so sad, you are back on earth, enjoy it. Work harder and some day you will win a slam.
His , NADAL, secret is no secret: TOPSPIN and reaction speed.
Winning from Roger was misleading, he is a slower old goat, Nadal is much faster and doesn’t miss so much as Roger
Man I wish I could be as fast as Roger even though 'he is a slower old goat'! Really? Roger has won 20 glam slams - he holds the record!
I imagine It's frustrstring for "Next Gen" to win something big...
Grande Rafa!!! Tiafoe... Tsitsipas... Keep walking!!!
Ubaldo (I think this is his right name) is actually the GOAT of all press conferences. Really nice and motivational words to one of the next few legends of the sport.
Btw this guy was the one that slept in Rafa’s press conference at the start of the tournament. So, yeah, definitely a super nice and experienced journalist.
He said a real clanger to Fed though putting down other players but yeah he's cool
Congratulations Stefanos! Just keep your head high and keep doing what your doing, your definitely going to go far!
Future multiple grand slam winner.
He makes you play bad. I'd call that a talent. Very humble and honest words from Stefanos!!
Stefanos is refreshing, he speaks his mind unfiltered..
You could just see in his demeanour that he is gutted. But Nadal did surprise him. It would probably take him years for him to be used to Nadal's style.
Never seen this type of reaction after a loss. Shows the type of love and focus he has for the game. Heres hoping he can pivot off of this loss and transcend to another level.
He is such a humble and sensitive, goodhearted young man - and honest! May God bless him richly!! He looks very-very unhappy - and bearing his heart out to the press.......feel So sorry for him....may he recover quickly from this match!! He also looks like the image of Christ :) may God help him!
Rafa is exeptional today,he play really good and the best thing from him,he always respect other player more than other,and he is the only one top player for last a decade who never hit or damage his racket when he lose the game or lose a set or a point, he is too kind person in attitude and he play really well tenis
Just got around to seeing this. He looks so sad. Sending him a hug 🤗
He looks like a model
Holy crap. He is really devastated. His age and temperament shows. Passionate highs and deep lows.
Please leave the players alone. So many journalists are asking stupid questions when they are in bad mood.
As a 50 year follower of tennis I have never seen such strength and aggressiveness as displayed by Nadal. Given his recent lack of match play how was he able to play at such an unprecedented level?
PEDs
We may never see another Rafa in tennis again...!
absolutely
Very true !!!
Wow he is so depressed. He shouldn’t be. He had an amazing run! More to come for a bright future. This will help him to play up.
Stefanos, come on brother!!! You played one of the ( two strongest player on the tour ) You will find the answer and timing, you will find how to alleviate your body .... I think you learnt a LOT!!!!! During the conference you were able to start breaking down and analyzing the match..... Please, what this interview once and over.......Theres a lot of learn and YOU GOT IT!!!!
My brother, stay calm and keep playing your tennis! Absolutely great respect!!!! Alohas from Maui!!!
not just the tour .... The History
Come on cheer up, you proved yourself to be one of the best...
The last reporter told exactly what I wanted to comment. He needn’t be this depressed as he’s is just 20 beating a legend like Federer n losing to Rafa who is another legend. He’s 20 and he’s already in a major semifinal and he already has a few millions in his account. I’m sure he’s going to have a few majors in his cupboard at home. This is how I exactly feel after doing badly in an exam..
C'mon man!! you achieved more than anyone could imagine!! Of course there are a lot of things to get out of this game! It's called 'EXPERIENCE' and that's why you felt weird! You want, you can, you will be No. 1!
today wasn't your day; however your day will come!!! Please keep chin up and smile. The future is yours.. You have come a long way and this path is only the beginning of great things to come.
Every1:How r u feeling
Tsitsi :dazed, surprised, mindboggled, disappointed, sad, unbelievable nd finally honouredddddd to play the true GOAT 🐐
I love his honesty, all over his face, no pretending , no trying to answer nicely, politely, what people expect but his REAL, vurnerable personality. Thanks, Stefanos!
This kid has an honesty and (controlled) bravado that I appreciate. The rest of the next-gen should take note. I see him as #1 by end of 2020.
Great kid with a very bright future
Your tennis is great, your going to get and be stable at that level, STEP by STEP!!! You r so young! It will come. Just be patience !!!!!
love this kid! today had very bad lesson, he's deeply disappointed, obvious, but I hope to see this match again in London
Let's not forget he was against the toughest competitor ever ,one of the greatest of all time ,it's ok stephano , another experience you learned from
Why every Rafa fans or some other people feels the need to rub on Tsitsipas' face that Nadal owned him today? Without you said it he already felt it and he has no excuses on it. He admits that Rafa played tricky game (which is understandable, in his young career, its not that much you meet lefty player, let alone Rafa and he just want to crack the code). His disappointment comes from the place in his mind that he supposedly prepare himself better, fight even more and being persistent and look at him saying he wanted at least a 4-setter or tight match because he wanted to stay longer on the court, got a thing or two that can helped him improving his game and chances against Rafa
but he owned him
Why is your take more important than the fact Nadal crushed him mercilessly?
Yeah because Stefanos is definitely reading these comment sections, maybe us Rafa fans should be more sympathetic... 🤣😂🤣
@@MP_Tennis And I did said that. So whats the problem?
@@Phurngirathaana Do my comment sounded like as if its more important? No. I just voiced out my opinion on how people just quickly saying he's arrogant whatsoever when he's just stating his thought on the match. No sense of importance from my comment
It started with Roberto Bautista. He didn’t play well and Bautista was tired. I could see his form dropped in that much. Playing Rafa just exposed the drop in form.
This guys a good player but this era is way to tough for these kids Djokovic nadal Federer are the greatest players that have ever lived.
You were outclassed, thats it.. nadal, djokovic and federer are "just" a class higher..
This "defeat" will make you a solid player for the future. I asume this will make you better for the future than if you had won. Keep walking!
This guy will win many grand slams in the next 10 years.