Rafael Nadal: Stefanos Tsitsipas speaks out ahead of Barcelona Open final
STEFANOS TSITSAPIS has spoken out after securing his place in the Barcelona Open final against Rafael Nadal.
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The youngster has defied the odds throughout the tournament to book a clash against the ‘King of Clay' Nadal on Sunday evening.
Tsitsapis has beaten Corentin Moutet, Diego Schwartzman, Albert Ramos Vinolas, Dominic Thiem and Pablo Carreno Busta during his stunning run in Barcelona.
And the 19-year-old will have to be at his very best to stand a chance against the world No 1 on Sunday evening.
"I will remain the same person I was," he told the ATP world tour website.
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I am very proud for myself and I believe I've made my country proud
"I am just getting good results and that is it.
"If you keep working hard, then the rest will continue.
"I am very proud.
"Am I first Greek to be in an ATP final? That's a good question.
"I am very proud for myself and I believe I've made my country proud.
"It's a big achievement for me."
Nadal cruised into the Barcelona final with a comfortable 6-4, 6-0 victory over David Goffin.
The 31-year-old has won the tournament 10 times throughout his career, and has an incredible record at all clay-court competitions.
The final gets underway on Sunday afternoon.