"I'm not really that much in a rush, to be honest" - Tsitsipas relaxed on World No.1 hunt after Djokovic defeat

Stefanos Tsitsipas admitted that he's not in a rush to become number one after that chance was snatched away by Djokovic.

Tsitsipas needed to win all of his matches in the round-robin stage of the ATP Finals but he lost his first match played against Djokovic. The Greek player could not overcome Djokovic who once again proved better in a match that wasn't as close as their Paris clash recently.

Speaking after the loss, Tsitsipas said:

“If I was to play good tennis this week, win all of my matches, for sure I deserve the spot. It shows good performance, it shows consistency. But, look, it's not really occupying too much of my mind. I'm kind of excited that I get the opportunity to do something this week that can give me a record, a personal record, and a milestone."

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For him it's about the process as he has no doubt that he will become number one, one day:

“I deeply believe that I can reach that spot one day. I'm not really that much in a rush, to be honest. Of course, it would have been better if it happened this week. I am more here for the marathon of all. I see the bigger picture, the longer run. I have a lot of opportunities next year to play some good tennis. If it comes, I'll be very happy, my country will be very happy, my family will be happy."

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