French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas says his grandmother died simply earlier than his remaining at Roland Garros towards Novak Djokovic
PARIS — French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas mentioned Monday his grandmother died simply earlier than he performed the ultimate at Roland Garros towards Novak Djokovic.
Tsitsipas posted on social media that his “very beloved grandmother misplaced her battle with life” 5 minutes earlier than he entered the courtroom Sunday for his first Grand Slam title match.
He thanked her for elevating his father and known as her a “smart lady whose religion in life, and willingness to offer and supply can’t be in comparison with every other human being that I’ve ever met.”
Tsitsipas continued: “It’s essential to have extra individuals like her on this world. As a result of individuals like her make you come alive. They make you dream.”
The 22-year-old from Greece misplaced to Djokovic 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
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