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Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas, born on 12 August 1998 in Athens, Greece, is a prominent professional tennis player known for his versatile game and powerful one-handed backhand. Tsitsipas reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 3 on 9 August 2021, making him the highest-ranked Greek player in history, alongside Maria Sakkari. He has won multiple ATP titles, including the 2019 ATP Finals, and has reached the final of the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021. Tsitsipas is renowned for his athleticism, mental toughness, and skill on all surfaces, making him a constant threat at major tournaments.

 

Personal Information

Full Name: Stefanos Tsitsipas

Born: 12 August 1998

Nationality: Greek

Birthplace: Athens, Greece

Height: 1.93 m (6 feet 4 inches)

Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand)

Turned Pro: 2016

Highest ATP Ranking: No. 3 (achieved in August 2021)

Notable Achievements: Winner of the 2019 ATP Finals, multiple ATP titles, and Australian Open finalist (2019 and 2021)

Family: Stefanos comes from a tennis family; his mother, Julia Salnikova, is a former professional player, and his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, has been involved in his coaching.

 

Player Stats

Statistic YTD (2024) Career Notes
Rank 11 3 (2021.08.09) Highest career ranking achieved
W-L Record 45 – 22 345 – 165 Wins-Losses record
Titles 1 11 Number of singles titles
Prize Money $3,392,603 $32,149,165 Combined singles and doubles prize money