"An overwhelming majority of the best players are much more mature today," says Tsitsipas before Roland-Garros

Finalist at Roland-Garros in 2021, Tsitsipas is still seeking a new performance at Porte d'Auteuil. A quarter-finalist for the past two years and eliminated each time by Alcaraz, the Greek spoke about these recent editions, his current form, but also about this new generation of players:

"I felt very good during the last few days of training in Paris. I decided not to participate in Hamburg because it was essential for me to arrive in the best possible shape here. I did everything necessary to be ready for a major event like this one. This tournament reminds me of very good memories from when I was a finalist and played great tennis. I hope to regain confidence and get past the quarterfinals, which have been an insurmountable frontier for me in recent editions.

I am really my own boss, I push myself beyond my limits every day and work harder than ever. I've had a lot of physical issues for two years, and it's been difficult to manage, but I am doing my best to be physically perfect. I feel that the overwhelming majority of the best players are much more mature today than they were a few years ago when I was at my best.

The shots have changed a bit, nobody has weaknesses, everyone plays practically with two forehands, so I have to adapt my game plan to that. The intensity on the court is increasing, and you can perceive a rapid evolution of our sport in many ways. I must adjust my movements on the court to be more competitive."

Tsitsipas will start his tournament against the Argentine Etcheverry.