Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal was defeated by Greek Stéfanos Tsitsipas in the first Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open. Tsitsipas managed to rebound after losing two sets to Nadal and reached the semi-finals of the tournament.
Tsitsipas beat Nadal, the world number 2, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 and 7-5.
🇬🇷 Comeback complete 🇬🇷@steftsitsipas comes from two sets to love down to advance to his second #AusOpen semifinal.#AO2021 pic.twitter.com/8A9bkUwo26
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 17, 2021
“I have no words to describe what just happened on the pitch,” said the Greek in front of the Australian Open microphones.
“I’m speechless. I have no words.”@steftsitsipas | #AO2021 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/pSfC4671Nd
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 17, 2021