Filip Krajinovic Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Hamburg | ATP Tour

Serbian Filip Krajinovic shocked high seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 on the Hamburg European Open on Friday to achieve the semi-finals and declare a 3rd Prime 10 win of his profession.

The sixth seed fought again after dropping the primary 5 video games, claiming 9 of the following 11 to advance in two hours and one minute. He received 76 per cent (31/41) of his first-service factors towards the World No. 4, utilizing the drop shot to nice impact to achieve his first semi-final of the season.

“He began rather well, actually aggressively,” Krajinovic stated. “I couldn’t discover my recreation, couldn’t discover my serve, he was overpowering me. However on the finish of the primary set, I began to really feel higher, I used to be going for my photographs. It paid off in the long run. I’m joyful to beat Tsitsipas, he’s an incredible participant.

“I at all times play effectively right here, and I hope I preserve taking part in effectively right here. [Laslo] Djere is an incredible participant, so it’ll be a good match subsequent. It’ll be an fascinating [match] tomorrow.”

Krajinovic will subsequent face countryman Laslo Djere after the Serbian eased previous third-seeded Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-2, 6-2. Djere didn’t face a break level to enhance to 4-1 in his ATP Head2Head Collection towards Basilashvili.

Tsitsipas made a quick begin, successful the opening 11 factors as he raced 3-0 forward. He struck the ball with nice depth, energy and consistency as he didn’t commit an unforced error within the opening 4 video games. The Greek pinned Krajinovic into his backhand nook along with his heavy topspin all through the set with nice impact. Crucially, regardless of falling behind, Krajinovic did rally to shut to 3-5 and gained momentum heading into the second set.

Krajinovic then started to play with extra confidence as he discovered his vary within the second set, utilizing the drop shot on his backhand with nice success all through. As errors began to come back from Tsitsipas’ racquet, a rejuvenated Krajinovic broke early to steer 3-1 and dominated the set along with his aggressive play to degree.

The World No. 44 then continued to strike the ball effectively within the deciding set as he fired an array of winners previous Tsitsipas in a powerful efficiency. He stepped into the courtroom and dictated on his backhand, breaking once more to seal his joint ever greatest win (Thiem 2020 Western & Southern Open).