Stefanos Tsitsipas Contemplated Walking Away Amid Injury-Plagued 2025 Season

The tennis professional disclosed he pondered quitting the sport because of severe back issues throughout the season.

At 27 years old, the player once ranked as high as third globally, was a finalist against Novak Djokovic at both the 2021 French Open alongside the 2023 Australian Open.

Currently placed 36th in the world after a limited schedule since his second-round departure in New York this past summer, he stated continuous medical care has begun yielding positive results.

"My greatest anticipation lies in seeing how my body holds up under regular practice with regard to my injury," said Tsitsipas.

"The biggest fear centered on if I could complete a match," the athlete continued, explaining the pain had troubled him "for the past half a year or more."

"I would wonder, 'Can I compete in another match without discomfort?'"

"It was genuinely scary after the defeat at the US Open [to Germany's Daniel Altmaier]. I was unable to move for 48 hours. That is the moment start reconsidering your career's future."

He also reported being content with the present treatment regimen following the completion of five weeks of pre-season training completely pain-free.

His next appearance with the Greek team in the United Cup, where they face Team Japan led by Osaka and the British team led by Emma Raducanu. The tournament will be held across Australian cities in early January, just before the season's first major.

"My main goal next season would be to not have concerns about finishing matches," he stated.

"It is incredibly encouraging realizing you had an off-season in good health – I hope it continues. I want to deliver during the upcoming season and for the team championship.

"I have done the work. The crucial element is complete faith that I can return to my previous level. I will try all means to achieve that."