This week, the Wimbledon Championships are set to showcase exceptional performances and intense rivalries among the biggest names in tennis, including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Stefanos Tsitsipas, who will take to the grass courts.
In the lead-up to the action in SW19, Tsitsipas’ stellar performance against Sebastian Korda last week at The Boodles, a glamorous exhibition tournament that offers world-class tennis, Laurent-Perrier Champagne, and a historic setting dating back to William I’s reign in the 11th century.
Players use The Boodles as an opportunity to try new techniques and enjoy themselves on the court ahead of the nail-biting tournament at SW19, as Tsitsipas, 25, revealed after winning his match against Korda, 23.
“You feel more comfortable using certain tactics here because there are no consequences, this separates exhibition matches from competition matches,” he said.
“There’s less pressure playing at The Boodles because you kind of get to pick the player you want to play with, which is quite rare, I think that’s what makes it different. Because it’s a more relaxed setting it’s a good chance to try out new things ahead of Wimbledon.”
