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Tsitsipas Returns to Lead Greece at United Cup After Back Injury Ordeal

After five weeks of pain-free training he says his priority is being able to finish matches without pain.

Overview

  • Stefanos Tsitsipas said he seriously considered retiring during a 2025 season marred by chronic back pain.
  • He recalled being unable to walk for two days after his US Open loss to Daniel Altmaier, prompting him to rethink his career.
  • Now ranked No. 36, the former world No. 3 has played only two Davis Cup matches since the US Open.
  • He has reunited with his father Apostolos in his coaching team and added another voice as a filter to reduce past friction.
  • Greece’s United Cup campaign in Perth includes group ties against Naomi Osaka’s Japan and an Emma Raducanu-led Britain, with the opener set against Japan.