WATCH: Stefanos Tsitsipas gears up for Indian Wells 2021 with a Garden Practice Session

Stefanos Tsitsipas

World No. 3 and 2021 Roland Garros runner-up, Stefanos Tsitsipas, is all focus as he prepares for his appearance at the Indian Wells Masters. The Californian hardcourt tournament, slated to start from Monday, 4th October, will also feature Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev and Matteo Berrettini amongst others.

Tsitsipas, who last played at the Laver Cup, has acknowledged his excitement about the return of the tournament. One of the first to be canceled in 2020, the ATP 1000 event was rescheduled from March to October this year. In a recent clip posted to twitter, asked his fans to “show some love” and help him make it a “hell of a ride”.

“It is such a beautiful tournament to be competing in, hosted by Indian Wells,” stated the Greek youngster. “It just gives good vibes. Come support me and let’s make this a hell of a ride.“

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Following World No. 1 Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from the event, Tsitsipas will be the second seed, and rather keen to improve his previous record – his best attempt yet has only taken him to the Second Round. His focus is apparent: in a clip posted to the BNP Paribas Open twitter account, we can see the 23 year-old all warmed up to make a title run.

A sight for sore eyes: @steftsitsipas back ✋?#BNPPO21 #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/B01cNFDcaB
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) October 3, 2021

With defending champion Dominic Thiem absent this year due to injuries, and new names ready to take the stage, the Indian Wells Masters this year is bound to be an exciting affair.

An attempt at a high finish to a fantastic season for Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has had a career best season this year, will be looking to end it on a high note. As the second seed at the tournament a title run is not unlikely. The tennis sensation, who won his first Masters 1000 title earlier this year, with a spectacular win at at the Monte-Carlo Masters, will be aiming to lift the trophy again.

The year has not been short of firsts for Tsitsipas. After a maiden Grand Slam semi-final appearance at the Australian Open, and then a first final at the Roland Garros, the 23 year-old has been a consistent performer across the ATP Tour, despite making early exits at the other two majors. In fact, so sublime a run has the Greek put up, that he also rose to World Top 3 for the very first time in his career.

With a 51-15 season record, across all surfaces, Tsitsipas is the tour leader in terms of matches won. He is on the cusp of surpassing his personal best of 54 matches as well, with a strong chance of making it to the year-end top-3, after finishing in sixth place consecutively for the last 2 years.