The match of the 2nd round of the US Open between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Adrian Mananrino was, on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, cut in two by a pee break which aroused the fresh controversy born of the breaks taken by the Greek. Beaten in straight sets in the first round, Andy Murray, the former world No. 1, did not hide his resentment. In his second game in New York, Stefanos Tsitsipas took another pee break after losing the third set in the tie-break. Eight long minutes during which the French stretched, asked for balls to serve, everything not to cool down. Back on the court, Stefanos Tsitsipas was greeted with whistles. Those of spectators. Winner 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-0, Stefanos Tsitsipas a, in press conference,proceeded to a quick summary of the meeting ("in the first two sets, I did the right things at the right time, in the 3rd I had trouble regaining momentum, I played too carefully, the break allowed me to leave with a new state of mind ”). A cut that quickly placed him under the fire of questions. The "
pee breaks
”coming too often distort the course of a match.
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Returning to the criticisms leveled by Andy Murray ("I lost all respect for him, he abused all these rules which allow to break the rhythm of the match), the Athenian (seeded n ° 3 of the US Open) a, closed face, summed up: “
We should both discuss this.
I follow the rules.
I'm not breaking any rules.
There is a rule for this which does not specify the time that one can spend in the toilet.
It is important to take this into account.
"Before describing the benefits of the cut:"
You carry less weight on you with all the sweat, you feel younger, fresher, and you don't have all of your sweat getting in your way, coming on your face, fingers, and all over your body.
You need to feel better.
This break is important for me, for someone else maybe not.
Everyone has this time.
I'm doing it as fast as possible.
Sometimes I just need more time.
That's all…
”
“We've been talking about it for a long time between players.
A '' toilet break '' is to go to the bathroom ... to do one's business, if it is to break the rhythm it is unsportsmanlike conduct, ”said Adrian Mannarino.
Relaunched on the sensitive subject, Stefanos Tsitsipas weighed his words, advanced: "
I would like to know: what is the rule?
Rules are made to be followed.
If I break a rule, of course, I'm guilty.
I agree, I am doing something forbidden.
But if I'm not and follow the recommendations, what's the problem?
"
"I don't understand when players criticize other players"
Regarding the whistles that accompanied his return to the court, Stefanos Tsitsipas said, a little disillusioned: “
I didn't do anything wrong, I don't understand. People love sports, come to watch tennis matches. I have nothing against them, I love the supporters. But some do not understand. That's all. They have never played tennis at a high level to understand the efforts that it takes, the difficulties encountered. Sometimes you need a little break to do the right thing. This is part of my needs. Others have other needs. Some players take, as we know, more than 25 seconds between points. I have nothing against any player. I never complained about what other players are doing. Since I was little, my parents taught me not to mind other people's business, to focus on myself and to do my job.I don't understand when players criticize other players. I did everything in the right way, if not I should be penalized, I totally agree with that.
"
In the third round, Stefanos Tsitsipas will face the Spaniard Alcaraz ("
He is a young talent who has played well recently, climbs the standings. I want to play my best game against him. He is a potential competitor in the future for titles. in Grand Slam and other major events
”).
With or without a break?
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