Stefanos Tsitsipas has recently been spotted playing with a new blacked-out racket, sparking curiosity and speculation among tennis enthusiasts. The Greek tennis star, known for his powerful and aggressive playing style, has made this change in response to the evolving conditions of modern tennis courts.
During an interview that followed his victory over Sonego in Dubai, Tsitsipas explained his decision, stating, “Courts are becoming slower and slower, and I am trying to used that more to my benefit.”
Tsitsipas in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.11, Stefanos has achieved a composed 4-4 win-loss record in 2025. Stefanos is now competing in Dubai where he toppled the world no.35 Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(4) 6-3.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will come up against the world no.24 Karen Khachanov in the 2nd round. The head to head is 8-1 for Tsitsipas.
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)
