Greek tennis phenomenon Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut, securing a position in the Australian Open semifinals, in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday.
The 20-year-old Greek player fought like a champion through all four sets, scoring 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2).
Tsitsipas continued his phenomenal performances at the Australian Open, which included becoming the first player from the nation of Greece to reach the quarterfinals of a major tennis tournament. He then went on to eliminate Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer from the tournament in a stunning upset.
The young Greek star is expected to face the winner of the Rafael Nadal — Frances Tiafoe match on Thursday, January 24.
On set point, @StefTsitsipas rises another level 🔥
The 14th seed edges ahead of Roberto Bautista Agut, taking the third set 6-4.
📹: @Channel9 #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/ySXmLGmsLG
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2019
The reaction says it all.
Take a bow, @StefTsitsipas! #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/5QKG2gnztY
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2019
What a moment 🙏#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/IOL9wRYiHb
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2019
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