Stefanos Tsitsipas has moved to clarify recent remarks about why he has not played regularly in South America. After his earlier comments sparked debate, Tsitsipas addressed the situation directly. “Over the last days, I’ve seen a lot of discussion around comments I made about scheduling tournaments and appearance fees, so I want to clarify things in a simple and honest way.” He stressed that his words were not meant as criticism. “First of all, I truly enjoy playing in South America. The passion of the fans there is special and I have a lot of respect for the tournaments and the culture around tennis in that region. My comments were never a complaint and never meant as criticism.” Tsitsipas explained that financial structure plays a role in how players build their schedules. “On the...