Stefanos Tsitsipas is fast becoming one of the most marketable athletes on the planet. The Greek sensation keeps on performing at massive levels and his funny and entertaining personality makes him a fans’ favorite.
Things look great for Stefanos us right now, but that was not the case when he started his fabulous career.
During a recent interview, Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed the financial struggles and the gamble that his family decided to undertake to support his career.
Stefanos commented:
“It wasn’t easy for us. My mom was the first one to start traveling with me early in the junior years from the age of 8 to 12. Then my dad took over.
I was the first one to pursue that dream with my father. The rest of my siblings were left behind in Greece with my mom. It was a gamble; there were financial difficulties in the family. It was messy. Both my parents weren’t making an income.
After my dad quit his job, there wasn’t a steady income. With the support of family and relatives it got a bit easier. My aunt I would say was my biggest sponsor – let’s call it that.”
Stefanos can win as much as €1,400,000 if he wins the French Open, €60,000 if he loses in the first round. Life is much better right now.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Currently the world no.5 (career-high), Stefanos played his last match on the 23rd of May when he beat world no.45 Cameron Norrie 6-3 6-3 in the final in Lyon to win his 7th career title.
This season Stefanos has managed to achieve a 33-8 match record. Tsitsipas has won 2 titles in 2021 in Monte-Carlo and in Lyon. The Greek was the runner-up in Acapulco and in Barcelona.
