Stefanos Tsitsipas, the 26-year-old Greek tennis star, is set to experience a significant shift in his career as he drops out of the ATP top 15 rankings for the first time since October 2018. This change comes after his quarterfinal exit at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he was unable to defend the 1000 points he earned by winning the title last year.
Monte-Carlo has been a stronghold for Tsitsipas, with three titles in the past four years and five consecutive quarterfinal appearances. However, this year, he fell to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in a hard-fought match, ending with a scoreline of 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. Despite showing moments of brilliance, Tsitsipas struggled to maintain consistency, which ultimately cost him the match and his ranking position.
This marks a challenging period for Tsitsipas, who has been a consistent presence among the world’s elite players. The last time he was outside the top 15, he quickly rose to prominence by reaching the final of the Canadian Open in 2018, defeating four top-10 players along the way. His journey since then has been marked by numerous achievements, including multiple titles on clay courts.
As Tsitsipas prepares for the upcoming tournaments, including the ATP 500 Barcelona Open, he faces the challenge of defending runner-up points to avoid further drops in the rankings. This moment serves as a pivotal point in his career, as he aims to regain his position among the top players in the world.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2025
Ranked no.8, Stefanos played his last match on the 11th of April when he capitulated to world no.16 Lorenzo Musetti 1-6 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
At present, during this year the Greek has managed to achieve a compiled 13-7 match record. Tsitsipas clinched 1 title in Dubai.
Tsitsipas is scheduled to play next in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of April.