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Stefanos Tsitsipas Family: How Many Siblings Does He Have and How Many of Them Play Tennis?

Published 04/20/2024, 10:30 AM EDT

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In the realm of tennis, family ties to the athletic world can be very crucial. But Stefanos Tsitsipas does not have to worry about that. Because within the Tsitsipas family, he is not the only one with a keen interest in tennis. With three younger siblings who have all excelled on the court, the tennis community might see more of “Tsitsipas magic” on-court. 

The oldest sibling in the brood, Stefanos Tsitsipas, has raised the standard with his incredible accomplishments on the ATP circuit. However, his siblings, who also have an intense interest in the game, are right behind him. Right next in his line is Petros Tsitsipas, who has already been ranked among the top 100 in doubles. The 23-year-old first played tennis at the age of 6 with his elder brother. 

Later on, in an interview, he revealed how he felt jealous watching his brother play tennis with his parents in the basement of their house. However, now, he is frequently observed playing doubles with Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Tsitsipas brothers now represent their nation in tennis in the United Cup.

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The third Tsitsipas sibling, Pavlos, is causing a stir in the ITF arena. On March 27, 2023, he reached a career-high ranking of 504, demonstrating his advancement in junior tennis. In his fourteen games so far, he has won eight times. Although the 18-year-old has not turned professional yet, he hopes to compete with his siblings on the ATP circuit soon. However, it does not end here. 

A 12-year-old Elisavet is the youngest sibling! He has also marked her place in the tennis arena. She debuted in the 2021 J4 Corfu and 2021 J4 Ioannina matches earlier but lost in both. Although she has not played in any tournaments since then, fans adore her adorable pictures with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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The Tsitsipas siblings’ interest in tennis comes from a family with a rich athletic heritage. Not only his siblings, but Tsitsipas’ parents also come from a tennis background.

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ parents have already made their mark in the professional tennis world!

Apostolos Tsitsipas and Julia Apostoli are not only the proud parents of the Tsitsipas children but also longtime tennis players. The couple first got together during an Athens tennis tournament. His father was working as a line judge, and his mother was competing as a player.

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However, after Tsitsipas’ birth, his parents started working as tennis instructors at the Astir Place Hotel in Vouliagmeni. Julia Apostoli, who has professional experience in WTA tennis, has inspired Tsitsipas to follow his dream of playing tennis. Tsitsipas has never shied away from appreciating his mother for teaching him values like discipline throughout his life.

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On the other hand, Apostolos, who first got interested in tennis at the age of 20, has experience in coaching. Being a former tennis coach for Tsitsipas, he has greatly contributed to shaping his career in the field. Tsitsipas has never backed away from acknowledging the sacrifices that his father has made for him. He once admitted how his father had to As the Tsitsipas family continues to leave their mark in the tennis community, fans will surely enjoy watching them earn.

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Ankita Banerjee

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Ankita Banerjee is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She seamlessly blends her keen interest in writing with an ability to analytically comprehend things. During her college days, she contributed numerous articles to the college magazine, showcasing her early passion.
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Riya Singhal