In a high-intensity Group C match at the 2025 United Cup, Stefanos Tsitsipas faced a tough battle against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko. The Greek star, known for his powerful forehand and creative gameplay, struggled with his backhand throughout the match, ultimately losing 6-4, 7-6(0).
During a changeover, Tsitsipas openly expressed his dissatisfaction with his backhand performance, candidly stating, “My backhand doesn’t go anywhere. I need to put a f— truck behind it for it to go. It’s impossible to do anything with it.” His outburst highlighted a recurring challenge in his game that has plagued him in recent seasons.
Adding to the drama, Tsitsipas called for a medical time-out, reporting discomfort and jokingly attributing it to overeating. This lighter moment provided a brief reprieve from the intense scrutiny surrounding his performance.
The incident has sparked discussions among fans and analysts about Tsitsipas’ emotional composure and mental resilience on the court. While some see his outburst as a sign of his passion, others question its impact on his professionalism.
As Tsitsipas moves forward in the 2025 season, addressing his technical struggles and maintaining emotional balance will be pivotal for his success.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Currently ranked no.11, Tsitsipas played his last match on the 30th of December when he lost to world no.78 Alexander Shevchenko 6-4 7-6(0) in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Until now, during this year Stefanos achieved an overall 1-1 record.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will compete against the world no.660 John Isner in the Round Robin on Sunday at 6:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their actual record is 6-2 for Tsitsipas.
Tsitsipas 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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