Stefanos Tsitsipas' season cannot be considered satisfactory. The Greek champion won his third title in Monte Carlo, showing that he has a very special feeling with this tournament, but he did not make the step forward that was expected from a player with his talent.
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Stefanos' rise seems to have stopped, indeed some steps back have emerged compared to what he had shown at the beginning of his career. The tennis player from Athens had defeated Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic several times after entering the professional tour and seemed destined to win several Grand Slam titles (and become world No.1).
However after the final loss to Nole Djokovic at the 2023 Australian Open 'Tsitsi' entered a period of crisis that still haunts him today. The weaknesses of his game have not been resolved, his backhand struggles to be effective, his confidence is at an all-time low and his opponents have figured out how to put him in trouble.
In addition, the impressive rise of young champions such as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has further distanced the Greek from his goal of winning a Major title. Tsitsipas has become a second-tier player, unable to be a protagonist in the most important tournaments away from his beloved red clay.
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The 2019 ATP Finals champion finished the season as number 11 in the rankingand did not qualify for this edition of the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. In 2024, Stefanos won 45 fights and suffered 22 lossesnever giving the feeling of being able to win a Grand Slam title.
This year also marked the end of the professional collaboration with his father Apostolos and the beginning of a new collaboration with Dimitris Chatzinikolaou, who knows him very well and will give his best to bring him back to the highest level. The Greek ace's 2025 will begin at the United Cup, the mixed team event in which he will represent his country.
Tsitsipas on his 2024 season
Not making into the ATP Finals this year was a humbling experience, teaching me the value of resilience and perspective, wrote Tsitsipas on his official Instagram profile. I strive for it, but Ive learned that perfection doesnt exist within me, and thats okay. Even if you wish for it, it doesnt come just by the thought of it. The real difference lies in execution and consistent effort.
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Change isnt necessarily a bad thing. Its a process that requires patience and commitment. Even if results dont show right away. I trust that these changes will lead me to where I want to go he added.
After this tough season, the current world number 11 is enjoying some rest with his girlfriend Paula Badosa in Iceland. The two champions are very happy together and fans hope that both can experience a 2025 of great satisfaction on the tennis court as well.
The 2025 Australian Open will be very important for the Greek, who has always played very well at Melbourne Park. Stefanos defeated Federer in the 2019 edition and reached the final in 2023, when he could not manage his nerves well in the final against Nole Djokovic.
TheGreek is very smart
'Tsitsi' is a very intelligent guy and has never been afraid to express his opinions. The Greek champion is convinced that tennis is close to a revolution and that it needs some significant changes.
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Were on the edge of a tennis revolution, one driven by the players, Tsitsipas explained in a long message on X.
Its no longer about just surviving the Tour; its about thriving in it. Change isnt easy, but if we do this right, tennis could enter a new era of greatness. This is our chance to set the standard for player care and innovation. Its about taking the game we love and making it better, for players, fans, and the future of the sport. The revolution is here, and its going to change tennis for the better.
He also added: What if we moved from quantity to quality? Imagine fewer tournaments, but each one carrying more importance. Its not about having a packed schedule; its about giving us players enough time to recover, so were always ready to give our best on the court. A rotating system for the smaller tournaments could be a solution.
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Shortening the season could also make a big difference. Its not just about avoiding injuries; its about keeping players in the game longer. Less wear and tear means more years of top-level tennis, stronger rivalries, and better matches. And lets face it, the fans want to see the top players competing at their peak.
