Greek · Athens, Greece · Born 12 August 1998Greece's greatest ever tennis player and three-time Grand Slam finalist renowned for his serve and forehand.
Stefanos Tsitsipas was born on 12 August 1998 in Athens, Greece, into a tennis family — his father Apostolos coaches him and his mother was a professional player. He turned professional in 2016 and rapidly rose to become one of the world's best, winning the 2019 ATP Finals in spectacular fashion. He has reached multiple Grand Slam finals, including Roland Garros in 2021 (losing to Djokovic from two sets up), Australian Open 2023, and Roland Garros 2023. Tsitsipas is known for his powerful serve, aggressive forehand, and his extended bathroom breaks during matches. He has reached a career-high ranking of No. 3.
He became the youngest ATP Finals champion since Lleyton Hewitt in 2001 when he won the title in 2019 at age 21.
He led Novak Djokovic by two sets to love in the 2021 Roland Garros final before Djokovic came back to win — one of the great Grand Slam final comebacks.
Did You Know?How They Played
Tsitsipas plays an aggressive baseline game with powerful groundstrokes from both wings, featuring a classic one-handed backhand that he uses to generate significant topspin and create sharp angles. His serve is a major weapon, often exceeding 130 mph, and he's known for his ability to dictate play with his forehand and move forward to finish points at the net when opportunities arise.
Lasting Impact
Tsitsipas helped usher in tennis's next generation by becoming the first player born in the 1990s to defeat the 'Big Four' members and win a Masters 1000 title.
Career Honours
- ATP Finals 2019
- Roland Garros Finalist 2021
- Roland Garros Finalist 2023
- Australian Open Finalist 2023
Greek Athletes