Thursday, 24 January 2019

Greek Freaks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stefanos Tsitsipas are the heroes of the greek athletic world at the moment.  

 Antetokounmpo is born in Athens, the son of Nigerian immigrants.  At almost 7feet tall he became, naturally, a professional basketball player and is currently with the Milwaukee Bucks.  He is the first player in NBA history to ....... points, rebounds, assists, bla-bla-bla.  Most sports announcers have managed to get his name right during broadcasts, even I eventually got it roll off my tongue, but he is widely known as the 'Greek Freak' .

Tsitsipas is our up and coming greek tennis star.  He beat Federer in the quarter finals of the Australian open and right now most of greece is glued to tv or radio listening to his semi-final match with Rafael Nadal.  Tsitsipas has also been labelled by the Australian press as the 'Greek Freak' or should it be 'freek'?

Stefanos Tsitsipas 
( ts - think ch
Chichipas...easier?)
Youngest player ranked in the top 20
Born in Athens, greek father, Russian mother




Raffa - pronounced 'cute'
Born in the Balearic Islands
Plays left-handed, born right-handed





Tsitsipas  lost the 1st set
Lost the 2nd set
Lost the 3rd set

Oh well

We'll be hearing more of this guy
Wimbleon, American whatever, French Open here we come










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11 comments:

  1. wisps of words24 January 2019 at 13:13

    I never know what to expect, from your title! Grinnn... OK, that what you mean by "Greek Freaks"... ,-)

    Enjoy!!!

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    1. local alien26 January 2019 at 23:34

      He lost but the final will be a terrific game between two top stars

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  2. angela24 January 2019 at 16:09

    Since here in Melbourne we have the larger Greek population outside of Greece. He has been well supported.
    So sad he lost. But like you said. He is an up and coming young gun and I’m sure we will see more of him.
    It’s so hot here right now. He probably is happy he doesn’t have to play out there.
    Ellada xxx

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    1. local alien26 January 2019 at 23:35

      My daughter said the TV showed Greeks entering the court making a lot of noise as they usually do. Many supporters down there!!!

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  3. Cro Magnon24 January 2019 at 21:08

    Rafa Nadal is a tennis machine. One of the all time greats; pity I'm not a tennis fan.

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    1. local alien26 January 2019 at 23:37

      He's one of the greats and makes the loudest grunting noise ive ever heard
      With every hit of the ball.

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  4. Susan Heather24 January 2019 at 21:30

    I had heard that he won but not the result where he lost. What a pity. Hopefully next time.

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  5. Janice24 January 2019 at 21:36

    I am a huge tennis fan and watch all the matches that I can. He did an amazing job against Federer but came up short against Nadal. Nadal is my all time favourite so I'm afraid I was rooting for him, I hope he takes the trphy at the end. I don't know how they play in that heat down there.

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    1. local alien26 January 2019 at 23:38

      Yes Nadal is my favourite too .It's going to be a great and sweaty final

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  6. Amy26 January 2019 at 12:08

    oh now i understand what you mean by geek freaks lol

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