Challenges Faced by Stefanos Tsitsipas: Obstacles and Turning Points

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Stefanos Tsitsipas's life and career.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is a highly ranked Greek professional tennis player, achieving a career-high of world No. 3, the highest ranking for a Greek tennis player alongside Maria Sakkari. He has secured twelve ATP Tour singles titles, notably the 2019 ATP Finals and three Masters 1000 events. He reached the finals of the 2021 French Open and 2023 Australian Open, demonstrating his prowess in major tournaments. Additionally, he holds a career-high doubles ranking of No. 64.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

2018: Lowest year-end ranking since 2018

In 2018, Tsitsipas ended the year ranked world No. 11, his lowest year-end ranking since 2018.

2018: Earliest defeat in Melbourne since 2018

In 2018, at the Australian Open, Tsitsipas recorded his earliest defeat in Melbourne since 2018 with a first round exit against Alex Michelsen.

2019: Failed to Repeat 2019 Success

In 2020, Tsitsipas failed to repeat his 2019 success at the Australian Open, losing in the 3rd round.

2019: Unable to Defend 2019 ATP Finals Title

Tsitsipas was unable to defend his 2019 ATP Finals title.

2021: Withdraws from ATP Finals due to elbow injury

At the 2021 ATP Finals, Stefanos Tsitsipas lost to Andrey Rublev and then withdrew from the tournament due to an elbow injury.

2022: Reaches Semifinals at Australian Open

In 2022, Tsitsipas reached the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third time, losing to Daniil Medvedev in four sets. He also received a coaching violation.

2022: Reaches Paris Masters Semifinal

In 2022, Tsitsipas recorded his 60th win for the year defeating Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters to reach his fifth Masters semifinal for the season. He then lost to Novak Djokovic.