Stefanos Tsitsipas has had loads of difficulties within the final two years and likewise appeared to have misplaced that starvation he had firstly of his profession, when he appeared destined to change into one of many successors to the Large 3 and compete recurrently to win Grand Slam titles.
The Greek ace not solely has not lifted a Main trophy but, however after reaching the ultimate on the 2023 Australian Open (misplaced to Nole Djokovic in three units) he has moved significantly away from probably the most prestigious achievements.
Particularly, the previous world quantity 3 has stopped being a contender in Grand Slam tournaments and has progressively moved away from the highest of the ATP rankings additionally as a result of rise of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
The champion from Athens didn’t begin 2025 brilliantly, with a untimely elimination on the Australian Open, however he returned to shine on the Dubai ATP 500 the place he lifted the trophy with full benefit. ‘Tsitsi’ has unleashed a collection of outstanding performances within the United Arab Emirates, exhibiting glorious athletic situation and a a lot improved backhand in comparison with the previous.
As well as, the 2019 ATP Finals champion has discovered the precise motivations to battle on each single level and are available out of the hardest moments with class.
Tsitsipas has labored nicely
Interviewed by Eurosport earlier than the beginning of the Indian Wells Masters 1000, his health coach Frederic Lefebvre analyzed the onerous work performed by Stefanos in current instances: “I do not wish to touch upon the statements of my predecessor, however I am unable to deny that when Tsitsipas and I began working collectively he was not as match as he’s now.
He felt much less nicely each when it comes to energy and cardio. He performed very well in Dubai and gained many of the lengthy rallies, which hasn’t occurred in a very long time. I need to additionally confess {that a} small bodily downside had held him again for a while, however now he’s 100% match.”
In June 2024, Christos Fiotakis had mentioned that the Greek star had a poor work ethic and that he was a great distance from his purpose of profitable a Main title.
