Stefanos Tsitsipas scolded by mother on court after almost hitting father with racket

Stefas Tsitsipas h a mid-match meltdown which ended with his far getting hurt and player being hit with a penalty point. Tsitsipas was reacting to losing a tie-break in a match against Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in ATP Cup in Brisbane. Stefas Tsitsipas’ far Apostolos Tsitsipas bore brunt of his son’s frustration when World . 6’s angry racket swipe grazed his arm.

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Stefas Tsitsipas' far seemed visibly shocked at his son’s outburst. With a bruise forming on his arm, Stefas Tsitsipas' far decided to sit furr away from him for remainder of match. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Stefas Tsitsipas was penalised a point and given a warning by match umpire. But worst of all, Stefas Tsitsipas got a telling off from his mom Julia Apostoli.

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Tsitsipas vs Kyrgios highlights

During a post-match presser, Greek international Stefas Tsitsipas joked that his far would ground him. He told media that maybe he would have to stay in his room for three days. However, he clarified that incident on court was an accident. Stefas Tsistsipas lost match to Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5). World . 6 said that incident was an accident and he forgot about it immediately. Nick Kyrgios also spoke in support of his opponent. He said that he was sure Stefas Tsitsipas did t mean to hurt anyone during his outburst.

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