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.
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.
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 |
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