“Got it from Swiatek” – Fans mock Stefanos Tsitsipas after his ridiculous hindrance at the Halle Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas was defeated in the second round of the 2023 Halle Open.

“Got it from Swiatek” – Fans mock Stefanos Tsitsipas after his ridiculous hindrance at the Halle Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas (Source: Twitter)

Stefanos Tsitsipas was handed a surprising defeat in the second round of the 2023 Halle Open. The second seed was defeated by Nicolas Jarry in straight sets as his struggles on grass court continued. One particular moment in the match involving Stefanos Tsitsipas has caught the attention of the fans.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was seen distracting his opponent by making gestures in between the points. This triggered a response from the fans, who were clearly unhappy with his conduct. Tsitsipas has been found guilty of showing poor sportsmanship and misconduct on the court in several instances.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas also faced a shocking second-round defeat at the Stuttgart Open last week. The top seed was defeated by Richard Gasquet in a three-set battle as his woes on the grass court continued. He defeated Gregoire Barrere in a three-set battle in the first round of the Halle Open.

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Fans criticized Stefanos Tsitsipas on social media for Unsportsmanlike conduct in Halle loss

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Stefanos Tsitsipas (Image via 2023 Australian Open)

Fans on social media were quick to react to Stefanos Tsitsipas’ actions at the Halle Open on Wednesday. They compared the Greek tennis star to four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, who has also been guilty of doing the same in the past.

Stefanos Tsitsipas will look to rediscover his form prior to the 2023 Championships, which commence next month. The 24-year-old was defeated in the third round of Wimbledon 2022 by Nick Kyrgios in four sets. He faced a shocking first round defeat at the 2021 Championships, losing to Frances Tiafoe.

Stefanos Tsitsipas has struggled to deliver consistent results on the tour this season. After his finals run at the 2023 Australian Open, the tennis star has hardly made an impact, and is yet to win an ATP title this year.

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