World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas had a surprisingly difficult time at the start of the French Open in Paris. The 24-year-old won against the Czech Jiri Vesely on Sunday 7: 5, 6: 3, 4: 6, 7: 6 (9: 7) – he is now in round two of the Clay Court Grand Prix for the sixth time in a row. slams
Tsitsipas had more problems than expected on the Philippe Chatrier court with his opponent, who slipped down to world number 445 due to a persistent thigh injury. In the fourth set he fended off four set balls and finally won after 3:13 hours.
The Paris finalist of 2021 is one of the extended circle of favorites in Roland Garros this year. He is still waiting for his first Grand Slam title.