Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas faced a tougher challenge than expected but managed to defeat German player Daniel Altmaier in four sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6(2)-7, 6-4, advancing to the third round of Roland Garros. Tsitsipas, seeded ninth, cruised through the first two sets but encountered resistance as Altmaier fought back to claim the third set in a tie-break. The Greek now awaits the winner between Lorenzo Sonego and Zhizhen Zhang.
Altmaier displayed remarkable tenacity, giving Tsitsipas a run for his money. Ranked 83rd in the world, Altmaier stayed competitive throughout the match. However, Tsitsipas ultimately prevailed in four sets, narrowly avoiding a fifth-set showdown. The final score of 6-3, 6-4, 6(2)-7, 6-4 reflects Tsitsipas’ initial dominance, capitalizing on Altmaier’s service struggles.
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Initially clinical in his play, Tsitsipas faced challenges as Altmaier secured the first break opportunity, albeit squandered by the German. Tsitsipas then suffered a disappointing loss in the tie-break, dominated by his lower-ranked opponent. However, Tsitsipas fought back, breaking Altmaier’s serve to level the score at 4-4 in the fourth set, eventually clinching victory with a 6-4 finish.
Tsitsipas now looks ahead to a potential matchup with Lorenzo “Sonny” Sonego, provided Sonego advances past Zhizhen Zhang, currently ranked 44th.
