ROLAND GARROS

June 2, 2021

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Press Conference

S. TSITSIPAS/P. Martinez

6-3, 6-4, 6-3

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. What was your opinion of that match? It seemed relatively comfortable although there were quite a few breaks, weren't there?

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS: It was a good match. It was a good match, and both of us we fought hard. It was a very tough match despite it finishing in three sets.

Q. I just wanted to ask you about playing Isner. You have had some tough matches against him in the past but never on clay. He was saying how much he likes the conditions with it being hot and super bouncy. So how tricky do you think that will be with his serve?

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS: Well, I'm sure he can serve well right now. Also, I'm sure he's a guy who likes to play on clay. You know, conditions are obviously the way they are. Just going to have to do my thing. Just have to find my way around it.

Q. What's it like for you when you come here? How comfortable do you feel, especially this year when you come in over here with the form you have shown during the clay season?

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS: It feels good to be back at the French Open, at Roland Garros. I like playing here. You know, it brings back memories from when I was little, watching the tournament. It's great to be part of it.

I find the clay here one of the best clay courts in the world maybe and one of the best clay courts I have played at. It's one of the most prestigious events of our sport. I'm really happy to be part of it.

Q. What I wanted to ask is after a win like that, I would like to see you smiling, becoming enthusiastic. You seem to be almost sad. What happens? What happened between your victory and your coming to us? Did you quarrel with anyone on the way or what?

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS: I had a small fight with... I'm kidding (smiling). That's my neutral face. I'm not sad. I'm not angry.

It's just that I did say before it was an okay match. I felt like I had better days at the French Open, so I would love to see myself play a little bit better next time. Thank you. Thank you for understanding what I feel.