Stefanos Tsitsipas Loses in Montreal, Kicks Father Out of Box
Montreal, Canada – Stefanos Tsitsipas’ brief return to action ended in disappointment after he was defeated 2-0 by Kei Nishikori in the round of 32 at the ATP 1000 tournament in Montreal on Wednesday.
The Greek star, fresh off his Olympic Games experience, started strongly but ultimately succumbed to the experienced Japanese player. Nishikori dominated the first set, securing two early breaks to claim a 4-1 lead. Despite a late surge from Tsitsipas, Nishikori held his nerve to secure the set 6-4.
The second set followed a similar pattern. Nishikori broke Tsitsipas in the third game and maintained his advantage, ultimately claiming the set 6-4 and the match.
Frustration appeared to get the better of Tsitsipas, as he was captured kicking his father out of the box during the match. The outburst occurred during the first set, with details of the incident remaining unclear.
This early exit from the Montreal tournament marks a setback for Tsitsipas, who was hoping to gain some momentum after his impressive performance at the Olympics.