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Stefanos Tsitsipas: 2014-2018

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Stefanos Tsitsipas is an rising stars player coming out of Greece on ITF Junior circuit, He was Born August 12, 1998, he started playing tennis at the age 3 & is currently rank 155 in Juniors





Biography

Name: Stefanos Tsitsipas
Born: August 12, 1998 (18 years old)
Birth Place: Athens (Greece)
Right handed: (One Handed Backhand)
Coach: Apostolos Tsitsipas
Favourite Players: Roger Federer & Ana Ivanovic
Age Started Tennis: 3
Favorite Surface: Clay
Career High ATP Ranking: 323
Career High ITF Junior Ranking: 1

Titles Won & Achievements

2012: 14&U Kalovelonis Spring Tour
2012: 16&U Tbilisi Cup
2013: 16&U Audi GW plus Zentrum Munchen Junior Open
2013: 16&U Mercedes Jugend Cup
2013: 18&U San Marino Junior Open G5
2015: 10k Nicosia, Cyprus
2016: 10k Santa Margherita Di Pula, Italy
2016: 57° Trofeo Bonfiglio GA
2016: 10k Santa Margherita Di Pula, Italy
2016: 10k Lecco, Italy
2016: 2016 European Junior Championships GB1

Double Title

2012: 14&U Kalovelonis Spring Tour
2013: 18&U SunDays Luxembourg Outdoor Junior Open 2013 G4
2015: 10k Heraklion Greece
2015: 18&U 37° Torneo "Città Di Santa Croce" Mauro Sabatini G1
2015: 10k Heraklion, Greece
2015: 10k Heraklion, Greece
2016: 10k Heraklion, Greece
2016: 10k Heraklion, Greece
2016: The Junior Championships, Wimbledon GA
2016: 25k Calgary, Canada
 
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European Junior Championships 16&U

R2: Stefanos Tsitsipas def Mattias Siimar 3-6 6-3 6-1
R3: Stefanos Tsitsipas def Ege Melih Azkara 6-0 6-0
R4: Stefanos Tsitsipas def Sven Lah 6-4 6-3
QF: Stefanos Tsitsipas def Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1 6-4
SF: Mikael Ymer def Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 7-5
 
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I dont think there is any country in Europe with a bigger percentage ofe 1-handed bh juniors than greece
 
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I dont think there is any country in Europe with a bigger percentage ofe 1-handed bh juniors than greece
Yeah there are quite a lot. Who else do you know of besides Tsitsipas? I know definitely Schinas and Lazaridis. Probably a few others too because I have only seen about half theses guys: http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/ra...om=0&To=-1&Name=&MatchCode=S&Gender=B&Region=

I'd be interested to know if he trains in Greece, or if he goes to an academy abroad. If he does train in Greece, then good for him that's a very impressive result. He's one of the Top 1998 players for sure.
Yeah he trains in Greece. His father is his coach. He also has a younger brother named Petros who plays U14. And another brother Pavlos but I don't know if he plays or not because he is much younger, I think he is about 8.
 
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Great week in Canada for Tsitsipas made the SF in an G2 event

U18 Canadian World Ranking Event Montreal

QR1: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) [1] BYE
QR2: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) [1] def Alexis PINSONNEAULT (CAN) 6-0 6-0
QFR: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) [1] def Nicaise MUAMBA (CAN) [8] 6-3 6-4
R1: (Q) Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Anudeep KODALI (USA) 6-3 5-7 6-2
R2: (Q) Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Akira SANTILLAN (AUS) [4] 7-6(9) 1-6 6-4
QF: (Q) Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Harrison SCOTT (CAN) 6-2 6-4
SF: Yunseong CHUNG (KOR) [1] def (Q) Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) 6-4 2-6 6-3
 
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Stefanos :worship: I know stefanos had what it took to cause the upset but I shock Milojevic didn't put up an better scoreline nonetheless keep it going Stefanos :)
 
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III Abierto Juvenil Mexicano

R1: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Sora FUKUDA (JPN) [6] 7-5 7-6(9)
R2: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def August HOLMGREN (DEN) 6-2 6-3
R3: William BLUMBERG (USA) [12] def Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) 5-7 6-2 7-5

Double

R1: Alexander LEBEDEV (USA) / Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Patrik NIKLAS-SALMINEN (FIN) / Eero VASA (FIN) [8] 2-6 7-6(6) [10-3]
R2: Gerardo PENCHYNA CARDENAS (MEX) / Alan Fernando RUBIO FIERROS (MEX) def Alexander LEBEDEV (USA) / Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) 7-6(4) 1-6 [17-15]
 
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Another good week for Stefanos, Pushed Micheal Mmoh to three sets, should crack the top 100 now in juniors I would think

Eddie Herr ITF

R1: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Anudeep KODALI (USA) 7-6(4) 2-0 Retired
R2: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Alejandro TABILO (CAN) [10] 4-6 6-2 6-3
R3: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Chan-Yeong OH (KOR) [7] 6-2 6-0
QF: Michael MMOH (USA) [2] def Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) 4-6 6-1 6-2


Double

R1: Alexander LEBEDEV (USA) / Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Lloyd HARRIS (RSA) / Nicolas MORENO DE ALBORAN (ESP) 6-4 6-7(5) [10-8]
R2: Nam Hoang LY (VIE) / Mate VALKUSZ (HUN) [7] def Alexander LEBEDEV (USA) / Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) 6-3 7-6(5)
 
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Has an opportunity to become first player with one hadnded backhand since Thiem on Orange Bowl '11 to play in a final of major junior tournament (counting GS and OB). Saw him live twice, impressive control of the ball, maybe too much passive sometimes, but very well "framed" technically.
 
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Two Top 10 wins in an row Stefanos :worship: , Finals is going be tough against Kozlov, GL Nonetheless Stefanos hoping he take the title.

Metropolia Orange Bowl International Championship

R1: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Ulises BLANCH (USA) 7-6(4) 1-6 6-3
R2: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Bjorn THOMSON (IRL) 4-6 6-4 6-3
R3: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Tommy PAUL (USA) 7-5 7-6(4)
QF: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Taylor FRITZ (USA) [3] 6-3 6-4
SF: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Andrey Rublev(RUS) [1] 6-4 7-5
F: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) vs Stefan KOZLOV (USA) [2]
 
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Greek Tennis Player Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Orange Bowl Final!


Greek tennis athlete Stefanos Tsitsipas has defeated world No1 Andrey Rublev in Florida‘s Orange Bowl 2-0 (6-4, 7-5), the most important junior tennis tournament after the Grand Slams, to qualify for tomorrow’s final

Great legends like Roger Federer, Ivan Lendl, Bjorn Borg, Jim Courier, John McEnroe και Robin Soderling have all raised the Orange Bowl trophy in the past, as well as fellow Greek Paris Gemouhidis (2005) and Marcos Baghdatis (2003).

“I’m honestly so moved” stated the 16-year-old, “I’ve been looking forward to this event ever since I was a young child and now here I am, competing for first place!”

The 17-year-old Russian, recent winner of the Roland Garros, was ahead 4-5 in the second set and serving, but Tsitsipas won four consecutive games, breaking his opponent’s serve twice and knocking him out of the final.

Tsitsipas’ fifth win in the competition leads him in the hands of world No4, American Stefan Kozlov. Following his amazing run to the final, the Greek tennis player is expected to climb the ATP ranking from No91 to the Top 40.
 
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Kozlov Reaches Second Straight Final​


In the boys final, second seed Stefan Kozlov will take another stab at an Orange Bowl title after losing in the 12s and 14s finals in 2009 and 2011 and falling to Francis Tiafoe in the Grade A final last year. Kozlov defeated unseeded Reilly Opelka, the Eddie Herr champion, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to earn his place in the final against Tsitsipas.

Kozlov played well to open the match, and Opelka double faulted to get broken and give Kozlov a 3-2 lead, which he added to with another service break. In the second set, Kozlov surrendered the only break of serve, playing a little too casually, and Opelka closed out that set with a love hold and an ace.

At 1-1 the third set, Kozlov escaped from a 15-40 hole, winning the next four points and got a break in the next game. When he earned another break point with a stunning passing shot, Kozlov gave an excited fist pump and on the next point, got the insurance break he needed for a 5-1 lead.

"We were playing quick," said Kozlov. "The points were going quick, the games were going quick. His service games were like love in like minutes and in the third set I just wanted to change it up again, get momentum back. At 1-1 15-40 he was starting to get into the zone and I kind of got lucky a point, let out some emotions and got going again. I played a great game to break and from there I just took off again."

Tsitsipas, Kozlov's opponent in the final, is something of an unknown, having played in only three Grade As including this week's Orange Bowl, and no junior slams.

Against Rublev, Tsitsipas said he had zeroed in on what he considers the 17-year-old Russian's weakness.

"I think he doesn't like spin balls on his forehand," said the 16-year-old, who came into the tournament ranked outside the ITF Top 100. "He's still a very good player and you need to play very good to beat him, be on your best day."

Tsitsipas, who has a one-handed backhand, said both sides were crucial to his success Saturday.

"I was pressing with my forehand a lot and I was playing deep to his forehand a lot and he didn't like the spin balls," said Tsitsipas. "And I made very good backhands down the line, winners that helped me in some crucial moments and points."

Tsitsipas, who received congratulations and photo requests from a dozen or more fans after the match, said he was getting support from those back home in Greece too.

"I was dreaming about the Orange Bowl final, but I didn't know the feeling is so great," Tsitsipas said. "I am so happy. Everyone in my country is so happy about me, they support me from Greece and send me messages daily."

Kozlov said he doesn't know much about Tsitsipas but expects him to play well in Sunday's final.

"I don't know much of him, but obviously he's playing well here," Kozlov said. "I've watched him a couple of times this week. I'll get some tips from my coach." As for his thoughts on yet another Orange Bowl final, Kozlov said, "Hopefully this is the one, but we'll see. It's just another match tomorrow."

It's actually two finals for Kozlov on Sunday, as he and partner Michael Mmoh reached the doubles final. The top seeds defeated unseeded Nathan Ponwith and Tommy Paul 2-6, 6-3, 10-4 in the semifinals and will meet the No. 2 seeds Yunseong Chung and Seong Chan Hong of Korea, 6-7(4), 6-2, 10-4 winners over unseeded Domagoj Biljesko of Croatia and Benjamin Hannestad of Denmark, in the final.
 
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Lost in the Finals, Tough Lost :hug: but he did put up an great fight against Kozlov, Nonetheless it been an great week for him & an great way too end the Season. Should move up the Junior ranking by alot :yeah:



Metropolia Orange Bowl International Championship

R1: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Ulises BLANCH (USA) 7-6(4) 1-6 6-3
R2: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Bjorn THOMSON (IRL) 4-6 6-4 6-3
R3: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Tommy PAUL (USA) 7-5 7-6(4)
QF: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Taylor FRITZ (USA) [3] 6-3 6-4
SF: Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) def Andrey Rublev(RUS) [1] 6-4 7-5
F: Stefan KOZLOV (USA) [2] def Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) 2-6 6-3 6-2
 
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Kozlov Wins Boys Championship in Singles and Doubles​


Pembroke Pines may not be well known to those living outside of South Florida, but the city's profile was raised considerably in the tennis world Sunday, when two of its 16-year-old residents--Stefan Kozlov and Sonya Kenin--hoisted the winners' trophies at the Metropolia Orange Bowl.

For Kozlov, who was a finalist last year in the 18s, and runnerup in the Junior Orange Bowl 12s in 2009 and the 14s in 2011, the feeling after defeating unseeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 was more relief than elation.

"Losing in the final three times, losing in two slam finals this year, I'm just really relieved, to be honest," Kozlov said. "I'm relieved I finally won this, and hopefully I don't have to come back here next year."

Kozlov looked to be heading for yet another Orange Bowl final disappointment when Tsitsipas, broken to start the match, won four straight games, breaking Kozlov twice and closing out the set with another break.

Tsitsipas, who had impressed fans all week with his powerful forehand and one-handed backhand, was happy to accept the errors Kozlov was giving him, while taking control of points and keeping Kozlov on the defensive.

"He has really legit weapons," Kozlov said. "I wasn't expecting that. He didn't give me rhythm, he was serving good and his forehand is amazing."

But after a shirt change and bathroom break, Kozlov began to take control of points in the second set. He broke Tsitsipas to start the set, and began to employ his drop shot effectively, as Tsitsipas was positioned several feet behind the baseline.

The crowd of 400 or 500 was solidly in Kozlov's corner, and several fans were providing loud appreciation and encouragement, with "Sugar" and "We Believe" their most frequent contributions. Up 3-2 and serving in the second set, Kozlov got into the act, giving himself a pep talk, saying, "This is all me. Let's go, focus every point. Don't let up." He added a "vamos" and an "allez", held serve, then broke Tsitsipas again. Although Kozlov wasn't able to serve out the set, he had found his game. The errors were gone, the pace and placement of his shots improved and the drop shot continued to baffle Tsitsipas, who lost the set on a Kozlov drop shot winner.

After a bathroom break for Tsitsipas, the third set began with two holds, but Kozlov was broken on a double fault to give Tsitsipas a 2-1 lead. He was unable to sustain the advantage, however, and the unforced errors, absent in the first set, began to pile up as he began to tire. Kozlov broke and held for a 3-2 lead, and when he broke again, motioning the crowd to get behind him after a forehand winner gave him break point, his lead seemed safe.

Kozlov held at love in the next game, hitting a deft backhand drop shot winner to take a 5-2 lead, and put an end to all the past Orange Bowl regrets in the next game, fittingly, with a forehand drop shot winner.
After his three-set loss last year, in much warmer conditions, Kozlov had vowed his fitness would never again be an issue, and in the late stages of Sunday's final, there were no signs he was winded or tiring.

"Last year's match with Francis (Tiafoe) was much more physical than this one, to be honest. A lot of the points were long and Francis gets to every ball. But I think my fitness has improved. My match with William (Blumberg) and Reilly (Opelka) and this match, I'm feeling really confident toward the end, and believe that I can do whatever it takes to win."

Tsitsipas, who defeated World No. 1 Andrey Rublev of Russia in the semifinals, was dismayed by his performance in the final two sets, but said, "I beat some good players out there. I hope next year I'll do better, and go again to the final."

Tsitsipas, who trains on five clay courts at a club in Athens, said he would like to play the Australian Open juniors next month, but because there is little monetary support from the Greek federation, he may not.

"The money's the main thing in tennis," he said. "If you have money, you can travel, can do anything. Our federation is not very rich. They are trying to improve and I think it will get better in the next years."
 
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^ Indeed I think we will be hearing & seeing alot more of him throughout next yr & seasons to come. I wish he would be able too play Aussie Open Juniors but reading the article his federation might not be able to support him due to their not very rich.
 
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On brighter note he reached an Career High in the Junior ranking from making the finals at the Orange Bowl. Now ranked at #36 :worship:
 
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