The Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas, seventh player in the world, was beaten on Wednesday by the Swiss Dominic Stricker (N.128) in the second round of the US Open tennis, 7-5, 6-7 (7/5), 6- 7 (7/2), 7-6 (8/6), 6-3.
To sign this feat, the debonair-looking Swiss striker boldly played his luck with flashes, constantly looking for the killer shot, often close to the lines. In total, the former junior world number three, with no real reference on the main circuit, signed no less than 78 winning shots.
Facing him, Tsitsipas was, at times, able to count on his first ball (22 aces), especially during the two consecutive decisive games in the second and third sets.
But he also exposed himself in the second ball to the counterattacks of Stricker, who took the service of Tsitsipas six times. The Swiss also stormed the net, with a nice success (42 points gained uphill).
This is the first benchmark success for Stricker, who recently explained that he had disciplined himself on the diet plan, one of his weak points. In the third round, Stricker will cross paths with the winner of the match between Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi and American Christopher Eubanks.
