"Imagine she comes to the final in other box" - Tennis fans tease Stefanos Tsitsipas with pictures showing Margot Robbie's closeness to Novak Djokovic

After progressing to the semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas declared his affection for a particular Australian actress.

The Greek was up against Next-Gen star Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals and he pulled off a convincing 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-4 victory. In the on-court interview that followed, Stefanos Tsitsipas seemed thrilled about the win that had sent him into his fourth Australian Open semifinal in five years.

The 24-year-old expressed that Australia and its fans bring out the best in him, and revealed that one of his favorite actresses is from the country. The 2021 French Open finalist revealed that he is a big fan of Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie.

"Australia is such an amazing country. I have a lot of Aussie fans. One of my favourite actresses comes from Australia - Margot Robbie," he said.

He further extended an invitation to the actress to cheer for him in his players’ box.

"It will be nice to see her over there one day," Stefanos Tsitsipas said pointing to his players’ box.

While tennis fans were impressed by the former World No. 3's bold admission, a few fans unearthed Margot Robbie’s pictures with Novak Djokovic from 2013 - when the actress and Will Smith attended the Serb’s exhibition match against Rafael Nadal in Argentina.

Users on Twitter teased Stefanos Tsitsipas about the possibility of the Hollywood actress cheering for Novak Djokovic instead, if they were to clash in the 2023 Australian Open final.

"Djokovic after he beats Stef in the final: "You want Margot's number?"," one fan joked.

"Imagine she comes to the final in the other box," another fan jokingly wondered.

Here are a few more reactions from fans:

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"I don't think I felt so good in a long time" - Stefanos Tsitsipas on his chances at Novak Djokovic-dominated Australian Open

Novak Djokovic with his 2021 Australian Open Men's Trophy

Novak Djokovic has dominated the Australian Open since winning his first Grand Slam title at the tournament in 2008. The Serb is now vying for his tenth title Down Under.

However, four-time Australian Open semifinalist Stefanos Tsitsipas recently voiced his confidence about crossing the finish line this time around despite being in the Serb's haven.

"I'm feeling great with my tennis. I don't think I felt so good in a long time. I will definitely say yes to it (winning the title)," the 24-year-old said in his post-quarterfinal press conference. "I've said it, I'm a different player, playing different. My mentality is different. When I'm out on the court, I don't really think of negatives, to be honest. I just go out there and play the game."