When Tsitsipas was little, he watched the Greek Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis, in the 2006 final, and dreamed of one day making the same journey.
After three semifinal losses at Rod Laver Arena, he is now there.
- This brings back memories of my childhood when I watched Marcos on TV.
I also wanted to get here and play a match like this.
It means a lot to me coming from a small country, says Tsitsipas who has been in a Grand Slam final before.
He was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the 2021 French Open.
Can become world number one for the first time
If Tsitsipas wins the final on Sunday, he will also become world number one for the first time.
- I like that number and have worked hard to reach it.
Now it's close and I have the opportunity.
Now we drive on Sunday!
he shouts to the crowd where many fans cheered him on.
"The Greek god of tennis" it said on a placard.
Tsitsips will face the winner of Djokovic (has nine wins in Australia) and American Tommy Paul, who won the Stockholm Open in 2021.
- I have played against Tommy Paul during my junior years and it is funny that he has made it this far.
He has to beat the disadvantage, says Tsitsipas.