Stefanos Tsitsipas was considered one of the main favorites to win the 2022 US Open, and the Greek was seen as capable of reaching the highest stages at Flushing Meadows. However, it all went wrong as Stefanos was knocked out in the first round by world number 94 Galan Riveros.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, eliminated from 94 ATP – The Greek won just one game in the first two sets
Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros (his full name) pulled off the first major surprise of the 2022 US Open men’s draw as the Colombian sent Stefanos Tsitsipas home in the first round.
Riveros started the match fantastically, the Colombian gave only one game (!) after the first two sets (6-0, 6-1).
Tsitsipas showed some signs of a comeback in the third set, winning one 6-3, but he couldn’t do anything in the fourth, losing 7-5 to Galan.
The match lasted two hours and 48 minutes.
The result of the match Galan Riveros – Stefanos Tsitsipas:
Source: Hot News RO
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