Stefanos Tsitsipas’ run at this year’s Wimbledon came to an end after he was defeated in straight sets by Novak Djokovic in the tournament’s second round, with the Serbian winning 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
The victory marked Djokovic’s 13th win over the Greek in 15 career meetings. It also extended the Serbian’s winning streak against Tsitsipas to 12 consecutive matches, dating back to 2019.
Tsitsipas challenged his opponent more effectively in the second set, but Djokovic responded immediately, capitalized on the Greek’s unforced errors, and secured a crucial break of serve to take a commanding two-set lead.
A similar pattern unfolded in the third set. Tsitsipas started strongly, but Djokovic raised his level, dictated the pace of the match, and sealed the victory with a 6-2 set, booking his place in the third round of Wimbledon.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, the Greek tennis star reflected both on his performance and the clear gap in level between himself and the Serbian opponent.
He also addressed his new coaching setup, stressing that he now feels he has found what he was looking for in his day-to-day work on court.
At the same time, he made special mention of ending his collaboration with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, noting that he feels relieved by the decision.
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ statements
On whether he is satisfied with his game:
“I don’t go out there on court with the main priority of maintaining a good attitude. I go out there to win matches and dominate on court.
I don’t know what to answer. My concern is not having a good attitude on court, it is simply to do whatever I can to become dominant and to win.
So my attitude was good. If you compare it with my match here against Kyrgios, then it was definitely a good attitude, but I just need to raise my level of tennis.”
On the atmosphere at Centre Court:
“It is a magical place. I love playing on Centre Court. It is one of the most exciting experiences a tennis player can have.
I am just not satisfied at all with the result. I want more, I want something better, and I hope to soon get back to work and try to learn from this defeat.”
On Djokovic’s performance in the match:
“He played well, he always plays well. I respect Novak. He has achieved everything he has achieved because of what he is capable of producing on court.
Now it is time for me to focus on my own game and try to make the most of my strengths.
To bring out the maximum from my game overall, so I can move forward with bigger goals I have planned for the coming months.”
On his new coach, Thomas Perrin:
“He is an excellent person to have by my side. We have a very good relationship. I am very happy that I managed to find a coach like him.
It can be difficult to find someone who truly fits you, but in the past weeks we have been working very hard.
He is a very determined person, so I am really happy to have someone like him next to me, helping me achieve my dreams and goals.
He has a strong hunger for success and that is the most important thing for me in a coach.
If I see that he has hunger, determination, and a clear mind, that he lives and breathes tennis all day, not only for me but for himself as well, then he is the right person.”
On ending his collaboration with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas:
“I feel a great sense of relief about the decision I made and I believe everything is happening for the better. I am fully focused on my goal, looking far ahead toward big things.
I am simply enjoying the mental peace and the responsibility that comes with this decision, because it is something I had not really dealt with so much in the past.
I think it is very good for me. I believe it will bring positive things and prove beneficial for the future.”
On whether he believes he can return to major finals:
“I wouldn’t keep playing if I didn’t believe it. I would have stopped… yesterday.”
