Tsitsipas Controversy: His Lawyer Sets the Record Straight

Stefanos Tsitsipas's lawyer has spoken out about the controversy that affected the player and his father.

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Arthur Millot

le 15/12/2025 à 14h16

2 min to read

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While much had been written about Stefanos Tsitsipas's speeding in his Lotus in Greece (210 km/h), the media outlet SDNA reported a public statement from the Greek player's lawyer, in which he stated the following:

"Stefanos was not the driver of the vehicle. Although he was the owner, he had given it to his father Apostolos that day and therefore was never caught driving or causing an accident. He was never asked to show his driver's license.

As soon as he became aware of the confirmation of the offense and within the time limits provided by law, he took all legal measures to inform the actual driver of the car, so that the violation would be confirmed to the person who had actually committed it.

His father Apostolos immediately presented himself before the competent authorities, in order to receive the penalties provided by law, and accepted the responsibility due to him for his act, while presenting all the documents required by law, proving explicitly, unequivocally, and irrefutably that he was the driver of the vehicle on the indicated date.

The completely legitimate behavior of Stefanos Tsitsipas and his family is indisputable. Therefore, those who have disseminated inaccurate or defamatory information are urged to retract, or at least exercise caution, to avoid unjustified insult to the personality and reputation of a man who has honored Greece both at home and abroad."

These remarks were also relayed by the media outlet Tennis World Italia.