Overview
- Stefanos Tsitsipas said a severe back flare after his US Open loss left him unable to walk for two days and made him reconsider his future.
- He described six to eight months of persistent pain that raised doubts about finishing matches without discomfort.
- After medical consultations, he completed five weeks of off-season work without pain and said he is satisfied with his care plan.
- Now ranked 36th, he will lead Greece at the United Cup in Perth in a group with Japan and Great Britain ahead of the Australian Open.
- He has reunited with his father Apostolos in his coaching team and added another voice to help manage past friction.