Stefanos Tsitsipas has been spotted practicing at Indian Wells with a blacked-out racket. This change has sparked curiosity among tennis enthusiasts.

Here is the video of his training.

Tsitsipas explained that he made this adaptation due to the evolving conditions of modern tennis courts, which have become slower over time.

He mentioned that the slower courts and balls have made it challenging for him, and he is trying to adjust his equipment to better suit these conditions.

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2025

Currently the world no.9, Stefanos played his last match on the 1^st

of March when he beat world no.18 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-3 in the final in Dubai to win his 13^th career title.

Until now, during this year Tsitsipas achieved a compiled 8-4 win-loss record. The Greek conquered 1 title in Dubai.

He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 17th of March and Miami (Miami Open) on the 19th of March.