Stefanos Tsitsipas recently stirred the tennis world with a now-deleted social media post, calling for urgent reforms in the professional tennis calendar. The Greek star voiced concerns about the demanding schedule, highlighting how it leads to player burnout, injuries, and mental health struggles. Citing examples like Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Naomi Osaka, Tsitsipas argued that the current requirement for top players to compete in at least 18 tournaments annually is unsustainable.
In his post, Tsitsipas proposed several solutions, including reducing the number of tournaments, implementing a rotating tournament system, and shortening the season to provide players with longer breaks. He emphasized the need for collaboration between players and tennis leaders to ensure changes are made to prolong careers and enhance the sport for fans.
Though Tsitsipas eventually removed his post, his message has sparked a broader conversation about the future of tennis and the well-being of its athletes.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Now the world no.
12, the Greek played his last match on the 26th of September when he was defeated by world no.49 Alex Michelsen 4-6 6-1 6-2 in the 1st round in Tokyo (draw).This year Stefanos has achieved an overall 37-18 match record. Tsitsipas clinched 1 title in Monte-Carlo. Tsitsipas got to the final in Barcelona.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will play the world no.660 John Isner in the Round Robin on Sunday at 6:00 pm on CENTER COURT. The head to head is 6-2 for Tsitsipas.
The Greek conquered 1 title in 2024 in Monte-Carlo. The Greek got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
The Greek won 12 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 5 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
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