World No 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas admits coronavirus ‘fatigue’ a big challenge

The 2020 season is nearly done and dusted and usually tennis players would be complaining that they are suffering from fatigue due to exhaustion, but Stefanos Tsitsipas says most of them are suffering from a different kind of fatigue due to coronavirus.
With the sport forced to go on five-month hiatus due to Covid-19, it meant that most players have only featured in a handful of tournaments this year, reducing the usual exhaustion they suffer at this time of the season.
However, while the physical load has been reduced, the virus has taken its toll mentally on a lot of people and it is no different for tennis players like Tsitsipas.
“I feel good. I don’t feel exhausted, because I have played not that many tournaments this year, so I don’t really have a reason to be exhausted,” he said.
“The part that makes it more tiring than usual is for sure the virus itself and all the things that keep showing up and the changes that are happening. I would say that that’s the biggest challenge that we are facing right now.”
The Greek will take part in the Paris Masters this week before bringing his season to conclusion at the ATP Finals in London from 15-22 November.
World No 5 Tsitsipas, who is the defending champion in London, has won one tournament this year, the Open 13 in Marseille, and reached two other finals while his best display in the Grand Slams was a semi-final exit at Roland Garros.
“I think this year my attitude has improved a lot,” the 22-year-old said.
“And also, my tranquillity and how calm I am on the court have given me a lot of matches and also a lot of confidence in believing in myself when tough situations show up in the match.”
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Wimbledon
Cameron Norrie breaks new ground at home Grand Slam
Cameron Norrie defeated Steve Johnson 6-4 6-1 6-0 to make the last 16 at a grand slam for the first time.
-
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic not concerned about Covid-19 risk
Novak Djokovic is not worried about Covid-19.
-
Wimbledon
Mats Wilander backs Brit to make last eight at SW19
Heather Watson made a statement in her third round win.
-
Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic set for fourth round clash with breakout grass prospect
Van Rijthoven’s rapid rise this summer continued, as he beat Nikoloz Basilashvili to the sound of ‘come on Tim’ at Wimbledon.
-
Wimbledon
Heather Watson banishes the ghost of her epic third round loss to Serena Williams
Watson is through to the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time in his career.
-
Wimbledon
How much John McEnroe earns from BBC commentary gig
John McEnroe walks away with a tidy sum for a fortnight of work.
-
Wimbledon
Ons Jabeur isn’t paid by the hour as she breezes into last 16
The world number two extended her winning streak on grass this summer to eight matches.
-
Tennis News
Heather Watson and Cameron Norrie flying the flag for Britain today at Wimbledon
Only four Brits remain.
-
Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz finding his feet at SW19 to threaten Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal
He’s becoming a bigger danger to the ‘more experienced.’
-
Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios punished for spitting at fan in Wimbledon crowd
Bad boy Kyrgios handed yet another fine.