Stefanos Tsitsipas, gearing up for the 2024 ATP season, encountered setbacks during his offseason training with girlfriend Paula Badosa in Dubai. Despite their successful participation in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, Tsitsipas grapples with a persistent back injury, casting doubts on his readiness for the upcoming season.
Tsitsipas concluded his 2023 campaign on a disappointing note due to a back injury, forcing his early retirement and withdrawal from the ATP Finals. His recent appearance in the 2023 World Tennis League highlighted lingering discomfort, particularly while serving, indicating the unresolved nature of his back issues.
The decision for Lloyd Harris to replace Tsitsipas in team matches further signifies his ongoing battle to regain full fitness and competitive form. With the Australian Open approaching, Tsitsipas faces a pressing challenge to recover swiftly, especially considering the tournament’s significance to him, having reached the final last year and enjoying support from Melbourne’s Greek community.
As the Greek player faces a race against time to overcome his injury concerns, uncertainty looms over his readiness for the season’s opening major. Tennis enthusiasts anxiously await Tsitsipas’s recovery, hoping the talented athlete can conquer these obstacles and return to the court at his best for the 2024 ATP season.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2023
Currently ranked no.6, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 14th of November when he had to retire when playing against world no.8 Holger Rune in the round robin and the scoreline was 2-1 .
This year Tsitsipas owns a compiled 51-24 match record. Stefanos has won 1 title in Los Cabos. Tsitsipas got to the final at the Australian Open and Barcelona.
Tsitsipas has scheduled to compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
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