Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, world No. 11 and two-time Grand Slam finalist, expressed his condolences in memory of the victims of the train crash that occurred two years ago in Tempi, Greece.
At a press conference, Tsitsipas confirmed that he dedicated his match to the memory of the victims. He noted that it was a way to honor the memory of people who had gone through difficult times, and emphasized that the tragedy was a great sorrow for Greece. Tsitsipas added that he feels a responsibility as a representative of his country in sports and strives to be an example for young people, highlighting the unifying power of tennis and sport.
Tsitsipas reached the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Dubai, defeating Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in the semi-finals with a score of 6/4, 6/4.