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.