“I had never imagined getting to these points,” said Stefanos Tsitsipas while reflecting on his season. Once regarded as the best, Stefanos failed miserably in the year 2024. With multiple early eliminations, he failed to find his rhythm and struggled for form. Reflecting on the same, the Greek sensation made a heartfelt admission on how things have been for him.

Stefanos Tsitsipas opened up about the emotional struggles he faced during 2023, a year filled with challenges both on and off the court. The Greek tennis star admitted that he reached a point where tennis and tournaments no longer felt important. “My mind has been in very hard places during this year, and I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to keep up with tennis,” Tsitsipas revealed. He added that he had never imagined finding himself in such a situation but expressed pride in overcoming those moments.

“Tennis was no longer important to me, going to tournaments was no longer important to me. But I am proud of myself for how I have handled the situations since it has not been easy. The most surprising thing was to go to Monte Carlo and win the title again there because inside me I was not 100% sure that I could achieve it because of everything that was happening. It was very exciting for me,” Stefanos Tsitsipas further added.

His best result this year came back in 2024 when he won the Monte Carlo Masters. Despite the mental battles, Tsitsipas stunned everyone by capturing the title at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, defeating Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4. He became the fifth player in history to win three Monte-Carlo titles, joining legends like Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg. “The most surprising thing was to go to Monte Carlo and win the title again there because inside me I was not 100% sure that I could achieve it,” he said, describing the victory as emotional and nerve-wracking.

Tsitsipas’ journey this year also included tough decisions, such as ending his coaching collaboration with his father, Apostolos. Reflecting on the change, Tsitsipas talked about the importance of maintaining their father-son relationship while acknowledging past frustrations.

Stefanos Tsitsipas looks forward to the new season unveiling how his team would look like

Stefanos Tsitsipas is eager to leave behind the ups and downs of 2024 as he looks forward to the 2025 season with a renewed sense of purpose. Despite ending the year with a 45-22 win-loss record, which fell short of his expectations, Tsitsipas remains optimistic about the future. He plans to build momentum by continuing his collaboration with Greece Davis Cup captain Dimitris Chatzinikolaou.

The 25-year-old will kick off his season by representing Greece at the United Cup, a mixed-team event that offers a fresh start for players. “Change isn’t necessarily a bad thing,” Tsitsipas explained, sharing his perspective on the adjustments in his team and career. “It’s a process that requires patience and commitment. Even if results don’t show right away. I trust that these changes will lead me to where I want to go.”

Tsitsipas hopes that the new direction will bring stability and success as he prepares for the challenges ahead. With Chatzinikolaou by his side and a renewed focus on improving his performance, Tsitsipas is determined to achieve his goals in the upcoming season and beyond. The United Cup will mark the beginning of what he sees as a promising journey toward growth and success.