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The former world No. 3 finished with 22 winners and 52 unprovoked errors, and Tsitsipas with 23 winners and 30 errors.
Game 3: 6, 6: 7 (9), 2: 6, set and match to Tsitsipas
3: 6, 6: 7 (9), 2: 5 Game for Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas is approaching a winning game. He allowed a 40:15 draw, but still managed and took his pass.
3: 6, 6: 7 (9), 2: 4 Game for Dimitrov
Dimitrov tries to be more aggressive with his opening shot, but when Tsitsipas manages to return the ball to the Bulgarian’s field, problems begin. After 40:15 Dimitrov collapsed and Tsitsipas managed to equalize and then save a point for another breakthrough.
However, after two good plays in a row, the Bulgarian takes a second game in the set.
3: 6, 6: 7 (9), 1: 4 Game for Tsitsipas
With the great advantage that Tsitsipas has, he allows greater risks, but they also hit the mark. The Greek tennis player made a mistake at 40: 0, but Dimitrov immediately followed suit, making a mistake by hitting over his head.
3: 6, 6: 7 (9), 1: 3 Game for Dimitrov
Tsitsipas plays with much more confidence, the world №6 tried a spectacular short ball from a long distance, and everything he does ends in success.
Dimitrov tried to fight, but quickly gave Tsitsipas new opportunities to break through. However, the Bulgarian managed to reverse the development of the role and took his pass.
3: 6, 6: 7 (9), 0: 3 Another game for Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas’ series continues with the third consecutive game in the third set. The Greek tennis player plays with much more confidence, while Dimitrov no longer shows the same energy.
3: 6, 6: 7 (9), 0: 2 Advance for Tsitsipas
The Greek tennis player started the third part well, breaking Dimitrov early and taking a key advantage.
3: 6, 6: 7 (9), Game 0: 1 for Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas begins the third set with a convincing service game.
3: 6, 6: 7 (9) Second set for Tsitsipas
He managed to start a tiebreak with a mini-break, then took both points on the pass, leading 3-0.
Dimitrov managed to respond and was reduced to 2: 3. Subsequently, the Bulgarian returned the mini-break, tying 4: 4. On his own pass, Dimitrov had the opportunity to lead with 5: 4, without taking advantage of the help of the net and Tsitsipas won it.
Tsitsipas reached the setball in 6: 5 in his favor. After a very long play and good defense on both sides of the net, Dimitrov managed to score a point from a very difficult position.
At his point, Tsitsipas had another chance to close the set after 7: 6. However, the Greek tennis player encountered serious resistance from Dimitrov and things quickly turned in favor of the Bulgarian – 8: 7. He failed to take advantage, coming in at 9: 9, with Tsitsipas scoring two consecutive points.
Tsitsipas scored 3: 6, 6: 6 in the tiebreaker
Marathon game in the last pass of Tsitsipas. The Greek tennis player had some difficulties, but still managed to score the second set in a tiebreaker.
Game 3: 6, 6: 5 for Dimitrov
The Bulgarian takes his last service game on set after a very inspired game. Dimitrov showed variety in his actions and eventually ended up with a network of services.
Game 3: 6, 5: 5 for Tsitsipas
The Greek tennis player took his pass, although at one point he lagged behind.
Game 3: 6, 5: 4 for Dimitrov
Dimitrov lifts Tsitsipas to the wall, forcing him to serve to stay in the second set. The Bulgarian took his pass, despite a few nervous moments.
Game 3: 6, 4: 4 for Tsitsipas
Game 3: 6, 4: 3 for Dimitrov
Another game on the assets of Dimitrov, who again took the lead. The game of both players is at a very high level, and much more often it leads to long playoffs.
Game 3: 6, 3: 3 for Tsitsipas
The Greek tennis player took his pass. The game was marked by the most beautiful play of the match, in which Dimitrov transferred Tsitsipas, but then failed to lay down an exact save volley.
Game 3: 6, 3: 2 for Dimitrov
The Bulgarian still managed the difficult situation, pulling out his pass to lead again on set.
Game 3: 6, 2: 2 for Tsitsipas
Again, a convincing service game for Tsitsipas, who tied. The Greek tennis player did not make any mistakes and won again with 40:15.
Game 3: 6, 2: 1 for Dimitrov.
Grigor Dimitrov responds to the challenge of the world №6 by taking his pass and leading at the first break of the set.
Game 3: 6, 1: 1 for Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas continues to play at a high level on his first pass in the second set. He won it with 40:15 without making mistakes and big hesitations.
Game 3: 6, 1: 0 for Dimitrov
Good start to the second set for Dimitrov. He won his pass by impressing with an acrobatic blow to the head, with his back to the net.
Immediately after the first half, the Greek tennis player called a doctor on the court due to the complaints. He put drops in Tsitsipas left eye.
3: 6 for Cicipas
Dimitrov showed very strong play, reaching three chances to break through, after which Tsitsipas was very lucky. At 30:40 the Greek tennis player took advantage of the net, which stopped the ball in Dimitrov’s field. Tsitsipas then played confidently and came to setball and took advantage.
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Game 3: 5 for Dimitrov
The two showed excellent play in the game and entered longer playoffs for the first time. Dimitrov took the lead with 40:30, but Tsitsipas defended himself in a wonderful way and made a passing shot well behind the main line.
After that, Dimitrov passed the Greek, who went to the net, but the Bulgarian hit him with a backhand. At the next point, Tsitsipas made a mistake.
2: 5 Game to zero for Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas wins the game again to zero. The Greek tennis player had no problems and Dimitrov sent the ball twice into the net.
Game 2: 4 for Dimitrov
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1: 4 New game for Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas plays with a lot of confidence and comes easily to a new game. The Greek tennis player plays from the back of the court, but is very effective in his outings.
1: 3 First game for Dimitrov
The match started with a new double fault from the Bulgarian, but then Dimitrov finished spectacularly over the head of the net.
The errors of the previous №3 became more frequent and this allowed Tsitsipas to accumulate an advance, arriving at 15:40 and two break points. Dimitrov still managed to defend both. Two good serves from the Bulgarian followed and the first game on his account.
Game 0: 3 for Tsitsipas
The first break comes with a three-game lead for Tsitsipas. World №6 managed without a hitch, bringing the game to zero.
Lead 0: 2 for Tsitsipas
Dimitrov made a mistake once at the net, although he made a good attack. He arrived at 30:30, during which time the Bulgarian tried a short ball, but it landed in the net and returned to his field.
Faced with a breaking point, the Bulgarian still escaped after a good serve. Immediately after that came a double error from Dimitrov’s rocket. Then the ball came out.
Game 0: 1 for Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas won his pass, although the first two points went to Dimitrov. Then the Greek did not allow a surprise and won four consecutive points to take the match.
Tsitsipas won the draw
