​The match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Zizou Bergs became the starting point of the year in men’s tennis, and the victory was won by the athlete from Greece, who also reached the second round of the Australian Open 2024.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas, point of the year against Zizou Bergs

Bergs won the first set 7-5, but Tsitsipas staged an impressive comeback to win 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. The match lasted three hours.

In the second game of the second set, Zizou stretched and made a great shot, and the ball returned to his court.

Stefanos did not give up a point, came up in time and scored decisively. The Greek was careful not to touch the goal and made his first break in this match.

Melbourne 7 seed Tsitsipas will play the winner of the match between Australians Aleksandar Vukic (63 ATP) and Jordan Thompson (47 ATP) in the next round.

Australian Open 2024 will be held from January 14 to 28. The reigning champions are Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenko.

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