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French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas learned of grandmother's death minutes before the final

In an Instagram post, the 22-year-old dedicated his first Grand Slam final to his grandmother which he lost in a tough five-setter against World No. 1 Djokovic 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4

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Greek Tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP

Greek Tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas. Photo: AFP

Greek Tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed early Monday morning that he learned of his grandmother's death just five minutes before his French Open final against Novak Djokovic.

In an Instagram post, the 22-year-old dedicated his first Grand Slam final to her which he lost in a tough five-setter against World No. 1 Djokovic 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

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