Stefanos Tsitsipas, born on August 12, 1998, in Athens, Greece, is a professional tennis player renowned for his powerful baseline game and one-handed backhand. As of 2023, Tsitsipas has been a prominent figure in the world of tennis, with numerous achievements to his name. His professional career began to rise significantly in 2018, marked by his breakthrough performance at the Rogers Cup, where he defeated four top ten players, including Novak Djokovic, before reaching the final.
Tsitsipas has secured multiple ATP singles titles, and his most notable victory came in 2019 at the ATP Finals, where he became the youngest champion in over a decade. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 3, making him the highest-ranked Greek player in history. Tsitsipas has consistently performed well in Grand Slam tournaments, with semifinal appearances at the Australian Open and a runner-up finish at the French Open in 2021, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set match. His growth on the court is significantly attributed to his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, who is also his coach.
Stefanos comes from a family deeply rooted in sports. His mother, Julia Apostoli, is a former professional tennis player who represented the Soviet Union, while his younger brother, Petros Tsitsipas, is also a professional tennis player. Tsitsipas is known for maintaining a strong bond with his family, which plays an integral role in his life and career.
On a personal note, Tsitsipas has been linked romantically with Theodora Petalas, whom he reportedly started dating around 2020. They have been seen together at various events, although Tsitsipas tends to keep details of his personal life relatively private.
Outside of tennis, Stefanos is known for his love of vlogging and photography, often sharing moments from his travels and experiences on his social media channels and YouTube. His interests also extend to a keen appreciation for learning new languages; he speaks Greek, English, and has been working on improving his Russian and French.
A couple of interesting facts about Stefanos Tsitsipas: he was a top junior player, reaching No. 1 in the ITF junior rankings, and he is also a huge fan of the philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, often sharing quotes and thoughts inspired by him. Additionally, despite his intense focus on tennis, Tsitsipas is known for his peculiar pre-match routine of listening to music and immersing himself in meditation to help calm his nerves before stepping onto the court.
