Stefanos Tsitsipas tweets that the next James Bond should be Greek, receives hilarious responses
The race to become the next James Bond after Daniel Craig is heating up, and World No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas recently gave his two cents on the matter. Tsitsipas feels the next person to portray the role of the British secret agent should be Greek.
On Tuesday night, Tsitsipas took to Twitter to express his opinion on who should be the next 007.
"Guys, jokes aside, the next James Bond should be Greek," he tweeted.
Guys, jokes aside, the next James Bond should be Greek.
A host of witty and hilarious replies poured in, with even the ATP and WTA joining in. While the men's world body asked him to suggest names, the women's governing body shared a photo of Greece's No. 1 WTA player, Maria Sakkari.
@steftsitsipas Can you think of anyone?
@steftsitsipas https://t.co/uHiXwPhH3N
Some fans urged Tsitsipas himself to take up the role.
@steftsitsipas well then hurry up and practice for ur role instead of tweeting🙄
@steftsitsipas and it also should be you
@steftsitsipas WE BEEN KNEW https://t.co/vZ4PnGE78G
@steftsitsipas Are you throwing your hat in the ring?
@steftsitsipas Oh yea and Stef was just thinking with them luscious locks and the biggest smile I have ever seen you could also play the role of the Joker too, I’m sure Joaquin Phoenix wouldn’t mind 😁😍@steftsitsipas
@steftsitsipas Is that your way to apply for the job?
One fan even suggested the name of Australian tennis ace Thanasi Kokkinakis, who is of Greek descent.
@steftsitsipas and it should be thanasi kokkinakis we know!
Some fans didn't shy away from bringing in the latest controversies surrounding the World No. 3. Tsitsipas' extended bathroom breaks at the US Open were a hotly-discussed topic, with the likes of Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev criticizing him.
Some tweeps made a reference to that while replying to Tsitsipas.
@steftsitsipas No we can't have a Bond who hides in the bathroom every time he's in trouble.
@steftsitsipas Bathroom breaks during the film allowed?
@steftsitsipas The Man with the Golden Toilet? https://t.co/fWJ6ZYr7ku
@steftsitsipas Agreed! But only if he does not do extended toilet breaks! 😂
@steftsitsipas James Bond can't go on long bathroom breaks in the middle of a fight 😂✌️
Some even chose to bring up his vaccination status. The Greek had earlier commented that he would opt for the vaccine only if it became mandatory on the tour. Tsitsipas even made a series of unscientific comments that led many to believe he could be an anti-vaxxer.
However, in a recent interview, the Monte Carlo Masters champion clarified that he was never against vaccination and also expressed his desire to get the vaccine sometime this year in order to have a "normal life".
Some Twitter users took this opportunity to make hilarious quips regarding the Greek's vaccination status.
@PoorvikaKumar @steftsitsipas I'm sorry but the MI6 handbook REQUIRES one to be fully vaccinated.
@steftsitsipas The next James Bond should be vaccinated.
Some tweeps hoped to see Stefanos Tsitsipas' younger brother, Petros, as the next James Bond.
@steftsitsipas Petros is going to get a wildcard for the James Bond role.
Stefanos Tsitsipas back in action next week in Vienna
Having suffered a shock quarterfinal defeat at the hands of World No. 27 Nikoloz Basilashvili at the BNP Paribas Open last week, Stefanos Tsitsipas is currently enjoying a mini break. The 23-year-old utilized his time away from the sport to connect with his fans better through a Twitter Q&A, where he revealed different aspects of his life and choices.
He also released his latest vlog on his experiences in the Azores archipelago in Portugal, which got rave reviews from all quarters.
The Greek will next be seen in action at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, which begins on October 25. Tsitsipas has been allotted the top seeding at the ATP 500 event.