Backhand & go back of Novak Djokovic, psychological toughness of Rafael Nadal: Stefanos Tsitsipas ranks opponents’ talents

Wimbledon’s best seed Novak Djokovic ticks extra bins than his opponents with regards to strokeplay, in step with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

However the Greek fourth seed, recent from a 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory over Australian Jordan Thompson in the second one spherical at Wimbledon on Thursday, mentioned Rafael Nadal got here out best for psychological toughness.

Tsitsipas was once requested to call the most efficient males’s participant at the Excursion at every stroke.
For the serve, he mentioned: “We will make it fast. John Isner. Forehand, Juan Martin del Potro. Backhand, Novak Djokovic… Go back, Novak Djokovic. Volley? Nobody involves thoughts.”

Tsitsipas named Argentine Diego Schwartzman as the most efficient for motion across the court docket.

Sooner than the children take over ? https://t.co/eMKCop31JO

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 27, 2022

The 23-year-old Greek meets Nick Kyrgios within the 3rd spherical on the weekend and mentioned the fancy Australian was once robust on grass.

“I’m undoubtedly delighted to be dealing with him. I appreciate him so much, at the court docket, what he’s seeking to do. Even if he has been a little bit arguable up to now, I believe he’s taking part in excellent tennis.”

Kyrgios beat Tsitsipas previous this month on the grasscourt event at Halle however the Greek would now not be drawn on whether or not he would exchange his ways at Wimbledon.

Contention restored ?

Can @steftsitsipas get revenge for his defeat to @nickkyrgios at Halle? %.twitter.com/MdBrBKfYqJ

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 30, 2022

“You simply move out at the court docket hoping to have a excellent fit, hoping with the intention to get balls again, be exact along with your shot variety. That includes excellent preparation. The remaining will optimistically practice in case you’re in a position to method that with the best mindset.

“Let’s simply say it’s a distinct day, it’s a distinct fit.”