Stefanos Tsitsipas and a statement for Margot Robbie at the Australian Open: “It would be nice to see her around…”

in the middle of a Australian Open full of surprises, with early eliminations of some of the main favorites during the first week of competition, Stefanos Tsitsipas does not stop his march and wants to seize the moment.

​The Greek beat Jiri Lehecka in straight sets and they reached their fourth semi-final in the last five years in Melbourne. He looks to reach the final there for the first time and win his first Grand Slam title, which would also have the bonus of jumping to No. 1 in the ATP rankings. However, he is not yet in sight of what will be Friday’s match against Khachanov and takes a moment to enjoy what he has achieved.

In the post-match interview, after beating the 21-year-old Czech without major complications, he left a funny moment in his dialogue with Jim Courierwho asked him about the atmosphere experienced on the night of the Rod Laver Arena: “Australia is an amazing country. I like a lot of things about it. One of my favorite actresses is Australian, Margot Robbie, I wish I could…”, answered the Greek. He was stopped by his own laughter and the audience reaction (applause and more laughter).

“Margot Robbie? Are you proposing to her?” she answered the American AO champion in 1992 and 1993. “It would be nice to see her around one day”Stefanos hit back on the actress having worked on The Wolf of Wall Street, The Terminal and Babylon.

Incredulous at what he was hearing, Courier returned to the subject: “So, you’re officially inviting Margot Robbie. I just want to be very clear.“. “Absolutely”finished number 4 in the world.

Djokovic, Tsitsipas and a historic game in sight

The victories of Stephen Tsitsipas (6-3, 7-6 and 6-4 on Lehecka) e Karen Khachanova (7-6, 6-3, 3-0 and retreat against Korda) defined the first semifinal of the men’s draw at the 2023 Australian Open. In the early hours of Wednesday, for their part, the other crossing will be sealed : Novak Djokovic is measured with Andrei Rublev Y Ben Shelton goes in front of Tommy Paolo.

​Although the large number of surprises that have taken place in Melbourne this year makes it necessary not to exclude any of the six tennis players left alive, Djokovic and Tsitsipas appear as the big candidates to face off in Sunday’s final. The Serbian arrives with an overwhelming pace and has the weight of history in his favor, while the Greek accumulates good sensations and presents himself as the main threat for Nole.

Strictly speaking, that definition would decide, in addition to the first Grand Slam of the season, also the first position in the standings. As happened with Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud at the last US Open, now Djokovic and Tsitsipas would have the chance to win the double prize. The Spaniard, in turn, doesn’t need either of them to become champions to maintain his lead.