Tsitsipas Hopes The Greek Community Makes ATP In Australia More Lively

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JAKARTA - The Greek tennis team admits that they can't wait to compete in the first team event of the ATP Cup which will take place in Sydney, Australia. They hoped the event would be lively considering the large Greek community there.

The presence of the Greek men's tennis team and great support are expected to have a stronger impact on the course of the competition.

"I have a strong belief in this team. I think we can finish it in two games and not have to continue until the third in every game. I also know there are a lot of Greek-Australians who will liven up the atmosphere when we play," said Stefanos Tsitsipas. Antara from the ATP's official website, Friday.

The Greek team consisted of Apostolos Tsitsipas as captain, Petros Tsitsipas, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Markos Kalovelonis, Michail Pervolarakis and Aristotelis Thanos.

Tsitsipas is optimistic that his team will bring the best results in the ATP Cup, considering that Greece is very reliable in every team competition event in various sports.

"Greece is known to excel at team events, such as football and basketball, so that's in our nature. We like to play in team events. There we always leave the best records as well as from ourselves on the pitch," he said.

Tsitsipas' belief is based on his team's high desire to win. By having young players, they have a mental advantage that is more independent than anyone else.

"That's what makes us stand out and we have so much energy starting next week."

Meanwhile, team captain Apostolis said participating in the 2022 ATP Cup would be a wonderful experience. He told that his team consisted of players who had experienced going through difficult times in previous years.

This condition will be advantageous for Greece which will try to win the team title in Australia.

"It's a big tournament with a great atmosphere. The fans are really involved with the players. It's a great opportunity to be a team, just enjoy it and give it your best," said Petros.

Greece is in Group D and will face Team Poland on Saturday, then Team Argentina on Monday, and finally meet Georgia on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Pervolarakis hopes his participation in the tournament will help him improve his 2022 ATP rankings.

"It's really special for me and other players because we can't play in this tournament this year. My goal is to be able to start next year playing at a high level until the next tournament. I'm really excited for that experience," he concluded.