Ghana: Tsitsipas believes hit by karma in Australian Open exit

 Stefanos Tsitsipas be­lieves his Australian Open first-round exit was “karma” after he withdrew from playing doubles alongside his brother to focus on singles.

The Greek, runner-up in Mel­bourne in 2023, lost 7-5 6-3 2-6 6-4 to American Alex Michelsen on the second day’s play.

The 11th seed had been due to play doubles with his brother, Petros, but withdrew before the tournament began to protect his singles chances.

“It’s quite ironic. My whole idea was to…