Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek tennis sensation, is gearing up for a significant reboot in his approach to the sport as he eyes a transformative year ahead. The 25-year-old star outlined his plans for a fresh start, expressing his intent to deliver a brand-new level of tennis in the upcoming season. Tsitsipas, aiming to bounce back from setbacks, emphasized his aspirations, stating, “I want to obviously bring an Olympic medal back to my country, that is a goal of mine. I want to win a Grand Slam title, that is also a goal of mine.”
Reflecting on his 2023 journey, Tsitsipas acknowledged the challenges posed by injury setbacks that hindered his peak performance during certain phases of the season. Looking ahead, he emphasized the importance of maintaining fitness to avoid limitations that affected his game in the past. He expressed his determination, saying, “What I’m talking about those instances, they appeared after the Australian Open this year, and towards the end of the season. I’m just hoping not to be that limited and to explore further in 2024.”
The Greek player drew inspiration from past successes, including his run at the 2023 Australian Open, aiming to harness confidence while focusing on new horizons. Tsitsipas emphasized his intent to elevate his game, stating, “My whole plan is to reboot myself and get myself going for something absolutely new this season with a different quality of tennis I may say.”
Looking ahead at the competitive landscape, Tsitsipas acknowledged the elevated standards within the sport. He expressed his eagerness to evolve and compete against a formidable field of tennis players. With a keen eye on improvement, Tsitsipas highlighted the era’s competitiveness, stating, “My goal there is to improve my own qualities and my own tennis that comes with the whole package in order to compete against these players because these are the fittest, strongest, most enduring tennis players that our sport has seen in a long time.”
Tsitsipas is poised to commence his 2024 season at the United Cup in Sydney, partnering with fellow Greek and WTA world No. 9 Maria Sakkari. As the new season approaches, Tsitsipas is determined to pursue his lofty ambitions while embracing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead on the tennis court.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2023
Ranked world no.6, Stefanos 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 .
Currently, during this season Tsitsipas owns an overall 51-24 match record. Tsitsipas conquered 1 title in Los Cabos. Stefanos got to the final at the Australian Open and Barcelona.
Tsitsipas will play next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
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