Tsitsipas talks about the importance of his victory in Madrid after his bad streak

Pedro de Pablos | 23 Apr 2026 | 21.36

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Stefanos Tsitsipas has achieved a dramatic victory against Patrick Kypson in his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 to secure his first win on the clay court tour and to halt the streak of poor results that had been haunting him for several weeks. In fact, he emphasized the importance of this victory in gaining confidence during the subsequent press conference.

The Greek tennis player had suffered five first-round defeats in the tournaments he had participated in 2026, which had dropped him to the 80th position in the ATP rankings. In the match against Kypson, Tsitsipas also lost the first set but managed to bounce back mainly due to the support of the Madrid crowd, which propelled him towards victory. He acknowledged the crucial role the audience played in his return to form.

Tsitsipas' Press Conference after his Win at Mutua Madrid Open 2026

Victory against Kypson

It was a bit unpleasant to start the match that way. I was struggling with very exhausting and sometimes abrupt conditions. I didn't know much about him, so I felt a little out of place with his style of play. Obviously, my coach tries to watch certain videos and gather data to understand his game style, but it's very different to see it on TV than to experience it on the court. It's always difficult to play against opponents like that because I don't know how they construct their points.

Kypson's Qualities

The reality is that he is a player who fights hard for his points. He can definitely fight. That was the most remarkable thing I felt from him today in the match. He was fighting very well in certain points. He didn't give me much time to attack or build my own points from the serve, and I think he did a good job with drop shots. He knew when to use them, very cleverly. He is a creative player. He came to the net a couple of times and played well there too. He has a good feel for the ball.

Doubts in His Game

Sometimes I'm exhausted. I have tried a lot and have tried to improve in many areas. I had a match point last week in Munich to win, but I missed it. I need a bit more confidence in my game, and I think winning these matches is important. When you step on the court and you're not feeling very eager, it doesn't help to feel prepared and feel like you have achieved or given your best.

Support from the Madrid Crowd

I think they love me. I received a lot of support during the match. Everyone seemed to enjoy the atmosphere we created together. We had fun in the match together. We did our best, and we did it all together. I'm proud of myself and how I fought until the end. They helped me a lot to finish the match in the best possible way.

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