ANTWERP/WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 (by Michael Dickens)
While the European Open in Antwerp, an ATP Tour 250-level indoor hardcourt event, annually attracts big-name players – its headline attractions and past champions have included Andy Murray, Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime – this year it has attracted its first Top-5 talent: Stefanos Tsitsipas.
On Thursday, the European Open revealed it had received a commitment from the current World No. 5 from Greece, who was a recent quarterfinalist at the French Open. The 24-year-old Greek has been a finalist twice this season, at the Australian Open and Barcelona, as well as a semifinalist at the United Cup and Rome. A nine-time titlist on the ATP Tour — including two Monte-Carlo crowns – Tsitsipas has amassed a 29-9 win-loss record this season.
👋 @steftsitsipas: “I am more than thrilled to announce that I will be coming to the European Open this year”
🤩 We are more than thrilled to have you on board, Stef!
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— European Open (@EuroTennisOpen) June 15, 2023
“Stefanos Tsitsipas, still only 24-years-old, has already made impressive achievements on the professional tennis circuit,” said European Open tournament director Dick Norman in a press release. “With his talent and determination, Tsitsipas has established himself as a fierce contender for the top names in tennis. As No. 5 in the world rankings, the European Open really has a top-class tennis player.”
💥 @steftsitsipas is IN #Tennis #Tsitsipas #ATP #Belgium pic.twitter.com/RU1yeFVSlL
— European Open (@EuroTennisOpen) June 15, 2023
According to Norman, Tsitsipas will make his first appearance in this year’s tournament at Lotto Arena on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale through the tournament’s website.
“The arrival of Stefanos Tsitsipas at the European Open marks a new milestone for our tournament,” Norman said. “We are honored to welcome this legend and we cannot wait to see his talent and charisma shine at our tournament in Antwerp. This is the moment that every tennis lover looks forward to.”
