Tsitsipas recalls his final against Federer in Dubai: "Playing Roger for his 100th title was something special"

As he prepares to play in the Dubai tournament final this Saturday for the third time in his career, Stefanos Tsitsipas reflected during a press conference on his 2019 final against Roger Federer, when the Swiss legend was chasing his 100th ATP title.

A historic moment in tennis that stirred emotions for the world No. 11: "Playing Roger for his 100th career title was something special. And I was able to be a part of it.

I wouldn’t say I was a fan at the time, but I loved being part of such a final. I won’t lie about being stressed, because I felt responsible for whether he would win it or not.

It wasn’t a great match from my side.

I wish I could have played differently, but it remains a very beautiful memory and a great final that I was able to play with one of the greatest players in the history of the sport."