Stefanos Tsitsipas is a professional tennis player from Greece, famous for his aggressive and elegant playing style, highlighted by his powerful forehand and one-handed backhand.
Tsitsipas burst onto the scene in 2019 when he won the ATP Finals, becoming the youngest player in nearly two decades.
This victory and his consistent performance in major tournaments helped cement his reputation as one of the hottest prospects in tennis.
He is considered a future Grand Slam champion, with deep runs at the Australian Open and French Open contributing to his reputation.
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- Full name: Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Date of birth: August 12, 1998
- Age: 26 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Athens, Greece
- Nationality: Greek
- Occupation: Professional tennis player
- Height: 1.93 meters (6 feet 4 inches)
- Parents: Apostolos Tsitsipas (father), Julia Salnikova (mother)
- Siblings: Petros Tsitsipas, Pavlos Tsitsipas, Elisavet Tsitsipas
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Dating Paula Badosa (as of 2023)
- Religion: Greek Orthodox
- Ethnicity: Greek-Russian
- Net worth: 25 million USD
Early life and education
Stefanos Tsitsipas was born on August 12, 1998 in Athens, Greece, 26 years old this year.
He was born into a family with a deep tennis tradition, with his father Apostolos a tennis coach and his mother Julia a former professional tennis player on the WTA tour.
His maternal grandfather, Sergei Salnikov, was a Soviet football player and Olympic gold medalist. Tsitsipas grew up in the coastal town of Vouliagmeni, near Athens, with three younger siblings who also played tennis.
Stefanos started practicing tennis at a very young age, first being coached by his parents. He then joined the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in France at the age of 17, where his skills were further refined.
His education was primarily focused on tennis, and unlike many athletes who pursue a formal academic career, Tsitsipas spent his early life mastering the sport.
Personal life
Stefanos Tsitsipas has been in a relationship with Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa since 2023. The couple publicly confirmed their relationship during the 2023 French Open and Tsitsipas considered her his soulmate.
However, recent rumors suggest the couple may have broken up as they deleted their joint Instagram account and deleted some of their photos.
Apart from his romantic life, Tsitsipas is also known to have a strong relationship with his family, who play an essential role in his career. He is also a creative individual with interests in photography, filmmaking and vlogging.
Career
Stefanos Tsitsipas began his professional tennis career in 2016, quickly gaining attention as a formidable player on the ATP Tour. In 2018, he won the Next Gen ATP Finals and won his first ATP title at the Stockholm Open.
His breakthrough year came in 2019, when he won the ATP Finals in London, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final. This victory helped him become one of the top players in the world.
Tsitsipas has since reached the finals of two Grand Slam tournaments—the French Open in 2021 and the Australian Open in 2023, but lost both to Novak Djokovic.
He has also won multiple Masters 1000 titles, including three consecutive wins at the Monte Carlo Masters from 2021 to 2024.
Known for his versatility on different court surfaces, Tsitsipas has consistently been a top 10 player for many years.
Prize
- ATP’s Most Improved Player of 2018
- ATP Finals Champion 2019
- Champion of Monte Carlo Masters 2021, 2022, 2024
- Six-time Grand Slam semi-finalist (as of 2024)
- Named Greek male athlete of the year 2019
Net worth
Stefanos Tsitsipas’s estimated net worth is $25 million.
His wealth comes mainly from his successful tennis career, including significant earnings from tournament prize money, especially ATP Finals wins and Grand Slam achievements.
Argumentative
Stefanos Tsitsipas has been involved in a number of controversies during his career, most notably for taking too long to go to the bathroom during matches.
Opponents and fans have accused him of taking advantage of these breaks to disrupt his opponent’s rhythm, especially in tense matches.
One of the most notable incidents occurred at the 2021 US Open, where Andy Murray criticized Tsitsipas for taking too long to go to the bathroom, implying it was a form of deception.
Another controversial moment occurred during a heated exchange with Daniil Medvedev at the 2018 Miami Open, where Tsitsipas called Medvedev an insulting name after a controversial call.
Tsitsipas also had a tumultuous relationship with Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios, publicly calling him a bully at Wimbledon 2022 after a tense match.
Despite these controversies, Tsitsipas has always denied any unsportsmanlike conduct and remains focused on his career.
Social Media
- Instagram: @stefanostsitsipas98
- Twitter: @StefTsitsipas
