Overview
- Stefanos Tsitsipas said he seriously considered quitting after the 2025 US Open, where back pain left him unable to walk for two days.
- Following medical consultations, he completed five weeks of off-season preparation without pain and says treatment progress is encouraging.
- Now ranked No. 36, he will captain Greece at the United Cup in Perth and Sydney from January 2–11 in a group with Japan and Great Britain.
- His stated objective for 2026 is to finish matches without worrying about his back after months of uncertainty over his ability to compete.
- He has reunited with his father, Apostolos, as coach and added an external voice to help manage their working relationship.