Published 12:32 IST, November 18th 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas on winning the ATP Finals: 'I don't feel anything'

In the post-match press conference, Stefanos Tsitsipas spoke about winning the ATP Finals at his debut appearance at the tournament and his long season

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Stefas Tsitsipas won ATP World Tour finals after defeating Dominic Thiem on Sunday evening. In a three-set finale, which saw winner emerge only after a tiebreaker. Tsitsipas won match 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-6(4) on his debut appearance at tournament. 

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Victory in debut appearance 

In post-match press conference, "I am really excited. Firstly, I was excited to be a part of  ATP Tour Finals experience. For me, it was alrey a big thing. w that I am a champion, I don’t how to explain it. I don’t feel anything. re are too many emotions to feel something. It is horrific in a way to be holding this trophy. I remember watching this event on TV and thinking that se guys have h an insane year to be playing here. w, I am in a position where I am champion, so it feels awesome."

He was also asked about being best tennis player from Greece, which does t produce many tennis players, wher he felt pressure of same. He said, "Honestly, re is t a lot of Greek tennis, it’s mostly football and basketball. For me, I do feel lonely being only Greek that plays at such a high level. I honestly wish re were more players coming from up. I’m honestly wishing that y do better than me and push me and motivate me. I was really excited to be a part of Davis Cup this year which would be something new and something fresh for me."

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Tsitspas has become first Greek player to win tournament and youngest ATP Finals champion since Lleyton Hewitt in 2001, becoming sixth youngest Champion in event's history. Having turned professional in 2016, Tsitsipas has won only three ATP 250 titles and has w scalped one of most prestigious tournaments after four Grand Slams. 

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10:53 IST, November 18th 2019