Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals personal heartbreak before French Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed he received the heartbreaking news of his grandmother’s death just five minutes before the French Open final.

The 22-year-old was playing his first major final, which he ended up losing to Novak Djokovic in five sets despite him winning the first two.

Afterwards, he used his social media to inform fans of what happened as he was preparing to take to the court in Paris, although he in no way offered it as an excuse for the result.

“Life isn’t about winning or losing,” Tsitsipas said. “It’s about enjoying every single moment in life whether that’s alone or with others,” said the Greek.

“Living a meaningful life without misery and abjection. Lifting trophies and celebrating wins is something, but not everything.

“Five minutes before entering the court my very beloved grandmother lost her battle with life. A wise woman whose faith in life, and willingness to give and provide can’t be compared to any other human being that I have ever met.