‘I think it will be a fascinating experience’

‘I believe will probably be a captivating expertise’ – Stefanos Tsitsipas on Olympic ‘dream’

Stefanos Tsitsipas has spoken of it being an “honour” to symbolize his nation and mentioned “it’s each Greek athlete’s dream” to play on the Olympics.

The world quantity 4 is ready to compete in his first Olympic Video games when the delayed Tokyo 2020 Video games start subsequent week.

The Greek will play in singles, in addition to in blended doubles alongside ladies’s world No. 19 Maria Sakkari – a semi-finalist ultimately month’s French Open.

Tsitsipas is taking part in on the Hamburg Open ATP 500 occasion this week – and received his first match yesterday in opposition to Dominik Koepfer.

“Representing my nation is the most important honour that I may have had, and taking part in on the Olympics – it’s each Greek athlete’s dream,” the 22-year-old advised ATP Tennis TV.

“For me Tokyo, I believe will probably be a captivating expertise. Clearly I might love to provide my greatest in every single match and put out a very good present, and perhaps even impress myself in some unspecified time in the future.”

Tsitsipas – a runner-up final 12 months in Hamburg – added on his dream to win the title – “I wish to be on that board [of Hamburg Open winners] too.

“I do know that I’m able to being on that board, its a matter of time, it’s a matter of dedication and work. It’s a dream.”