Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world No 6 in men’s tennis, has faced a challenging season, struggling to maintain his earlier momentum. His recent record, marked by a 3-5 tour-level match outcome since his victory at the Los Cabos Open in August, has raised questions about the reasons behind his downturn.
Former tennis star Pam Shriver has suggested that Tsitsipas’ struggles could be attributed to the emergence of young talents like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Shriver drew parallels to her own career, noting that chasing the top spot can be physically and mentally exhausting.
Shriver believes that Tsitsipas may be disheartened by the competition posed by players like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Ben Shelton. Additionally, Tsitsipas’ off-court matters, including changes in his coaching team and his public relationship with Paula Badosa, may have contributed to the turbulence in his results.
The Greek star has made several changes to his coaching team, notably parting ways with Mark Philippoussis and later reversing decisions about his father’s involvement. Amid these changes, Tsitsipas expressed a commitment to his father’s role in his team, emphasizing their strong bond.
Tsitsipas’ performance and career track continue to be a subject of interest in the tennis world, as he navigates the challenges posed by emerging young talents and the complexities of his off-court life.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2023
Now the world no.6, Stefanos played his last match on the 9th of October when he was overcome by world no.34 Ugo Humbert 6-4 3-6 7-5 in the 3rd round in Shanghai (draw).
At present, during this year the Greek achieved a composed 43-19 win-loss record. Tsitsipas conquered 1 title in Los Cabos. Stefanos was the finalist at the Australian Open and Barcelona.
He is also scheduled to play in Vienna (Erste Bank Open) on the 23rd of October and Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) on the 30th of October.