Stefanos Tsitsipas's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Stefanos Tsitsipas. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is a highly ranked Greek professional tennis player, reaching a career-high of world No. 3. He holds twelve ATP Tour singles titles, notably the 2019 ATP Finals and three Masters 1000 events. Tsitsipas has reached two Grand Slam finals, at the French Open in 2021 and the Australian Open in 2023. Additionally, he achieved a doubles ranking of No. 64.

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1998: 200 Career Tour-Level Wins

In 1998, Tsitsipas became the first man born in that year to achieve 200 career tour-level wins, after defeating Laslo Đere at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel tournament.

1998: 300th Career Win

In 1998, Tsitsipas recorded his 300th career win after defeating Karen Khachanov, becoming the first man born in 1998 and the seventh born in the 1990s or later to achieve this milestone. In November of that year, he also qualified for the ATP Finals.

2016: Breakout Year and Junior Grand Slam Win

In 2016, Tsitsipas had a breakout year, becoming the top-ranked junior in the world after winning his first Grade A title at the Trofeo Bonfiglio and the European Junior Championships. He also won his only junior Grand Slam event in doubles at Wimbledon, becoming the first male Greek to win a junior Grand Slam in the Open Era.

2016: Wimbledon boys' doubles event

In 2016, as a junior, Tsitsipas won the Wimbledon boys' doubles event.

2017: ATP Main Draw and Grand Slam Debuts

In 2017, Tsitsipas played in his first ATP main draw at the Rotterdam Open and made his Grand Slam debut at the French Open. He also won his first Challenger title in Genova and reached his first ATP semifinal at the European Open, upsetting David Goffin for his first top 10 victory. He became the first Greek player to be ranked in the top 100 of the ATP rankings.

2017: First ATP Tour Match Win

In late 2017, Tsitsipas won his first match on the ATP Tour.

2018: Wins Stockholm Open and Reaches Canadian Open Final

In 2018, Tsitsipas won his first title at the Stockholm Open and made a runner-up finish at the Canadian Open, becoming the youngest player to defeat four top ten opponents in a single tournament at the latter event.

2019: Australian Open Semifinal Run

At the 2019 Australian Open, Tsitsipas reached his first major semifinal, upsetting Roger Federer in the fourth round. His performance helped him climb to a career-best ranking of No. 12 in the world.

2019: Named Greek Male Athlete of the Year

In 2019, Tsitsipas was named the Greek Male Athlete of the Year.

2019: Wins ATP Finals

In 2019, Tsitsipas won the ATP Finals.

2019: First Hard Court Title Since 2019

In Dubai, 2019, Tsitsipas won the title after defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime, achieving his twelfth tour-level title, his first on hard court since 2019.

2020: Defeat of Tiafoe at the Olympics

In 2020, Tsitsipas defeated Frances Tiafoe at the Olympics, avenging his loss at Wimbledon. He became the first Greek man to win a singles match at the Olympic Games since 1924.

2021: First Masters 1000 title at Monte-Carlo Masters & 2021 Lyon Open Title

In 2021, Stefanos Tsitsipas achieved two significant milestones: he secured his first Masters 1000 title at the Monte-Carlo Masters by defeating multiple opponents, and he won the 2021 Lyon Open against Cameron Norrie, marking his seventh career title.

2021: 2021 Australian Open

In 2021, Tsitsipas reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal from two sets to love down in the quarterfinals. He lost in the semifinals to Daniil Medvedev. He also lost in the semifinals in Rotterdam.

2021: Wins First Masters 1000 Event

In 2021, Tsitsipas won his first Masters 1000 event at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

2022: ATP Finals and Mubadala World Tennis Championship

In 2022, Tsitsipas lost at the ATP Finals, failing to advance past the round robin stage. However, he ended the year with a tournament win at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship.