After Sakkari, whose match preceded him in time, the qualification for the “32” of the Olympic tennis tournament, in men’s singles, was also secured by Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The Greek champion had a tough time against Belgian Zizou Bergs and had to go to three sets to break his resistance.
“Steph” won the first set in the details of the tie break (7-6), but in the second, dare we say, his hologram was on the court!
Tsitsipas was simply not on the pitch, which allowed the Belgian to equalise in a quick match.
Faced with the possibility of a humiliating defeat, the Greek tennis player regrouped, composed himself and, playing good tennis, responded in kind (6-1), reaching the qualification, where he will face the British Daniel Evans.
His brother Petros Tsitsipas, who was in the men’s singles standings (Cameron Norrie retired), was unable to overcome Dutchman Talon Hrickspoor.
The Greek tennis player lost 6-2, 6-3, was eliminated and will focus on doubles, alongside his brother, Stefanos.