Tsitsipas had an up and down 2022 campaign as he started the year with a run to the semi-final of the Australian Open and then won the Monte-Carlo Masters and Mallorca Championships.
He also finished runner-up at five events, including the Italian Open and Cincinnati Masters, but he made early exits from Wimbledon and the US Open.
There were some controversies as he had multiple run-ins with opponents who felt he was receiving in-match coaching from his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas.
He was also involved in a heated bad-tempered third-round clash with Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon with both players losing their cool during the match.
Tsitsipas at one point smashed a ball into the stands - leading to calls for his disqualification from his opponent - while he described the Australian as a bully after the match.
Naturally he came in for some stick over the season, but the 24-year-old is taking it in his stride.
"Criticism is important - I like receiving it," the world No 4 told RedBull.com.
"When I was younger, I was very sensitive to it, but as I've got older I think it's essential. It's the only way you can achieve perfection. I mean, perfection doesn't really exist, but you can get close.
"That also comes with your attitude to what you do. If you do it with love and care, if you wake up every morning and do the best things to succeed in what you do, with people who are chasing that same dream, anything is possible. With your mind, you can achieve everything you want in life. That's where it all starts. It all starts with an idea."
The name of the game is constant improvement and Tsitsipas highlighted two matches against Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open where he mentally took different approaches.
In 2019 he was on the receiving end of a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 drubbing in the season-opening Grand Slam, but two years later he came back from the brink as he produced a 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 7-5 comeback win against the Spaniard.
"There were two times when I found myself in the same situation with the same opponent, but [it was] a different Stefanos each time," he said.
"The first time I faced Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open in the semi-finals I was really impatient. I remember thinking, 'Okay, I'm playing against one of the best. I really need to prove myself with big shots and go for it'.
"Two years later, I faced him again at the same tournament, this time in the quarter-finals. After going two sets down, I understood what I was doing wrong.
"I remember coming to an agreement with myself, saying, 'Okay, you're going to become patient. You're going to wait. You're going to spend every single minute on the court enjoying the play and just make it a fun game'. It turned out to be one of the best comebacks in my career so far."
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Naturally he came in for some stick over the season, but the 24-year-old is taking it in his stride. "Criticism is important - I like receiving it," the world No 4 told RedBull.com. "When I was younger, I was very sensitive to it, but as I've got older I think it's essential.
How many languages does Tsitsipas speak? ›
Tsitsipas studied at an English-language school in his youth. He can speak English, Greek, and Russian. He is a supporter of Greek football club AEK Athens.
What is the net worth of Stephen Tsitsipas? ›
As of early 2024, Stefanos Tsitsipas has an estimated net worth of $25-30 million. In his career, he has earned the prize money of approximately $29,364,745. He is currently in the 14th position on the list of all-time earnings. He reached the finals of the 2023 Australian Open and the 2021 French Open.
Why did Tsitsipas retire? ›
"For me, it's important to be fit and feel good with my back. The pain was very big," Tsitsipas said following his retirement due to a back injury. "I've gone through pain during matches in the past, and I endured pain, but this was clearly too much to handle. I had to take the difficult decision to do what I did.
Does Tsitsipas have a child? ›
Personal life. All four children of Tsitsipas and Salnikova have played competitive tennis: Stefanos (born 1998), Petros (born 2000), Pavlos (born 2005), and Elisavet (born 2008).
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He fluently speaks Serbian, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, and Japanese. This polyglot prowess allows him to connect with fans and fellow players across the globe, breaking down barriers and fostering a unique rapport wherever he competes.
How many languages does Roger Federer speak fluently? ›
Besides being a Swiss tennis legend, Federer speaks 4 languages fluently. He speaks his native Swiss German, along with English, French, and German. Federer is known to be able to switch between languages in interviews and press conferences.
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Jessica Pegula: The daughter of a US billionaire who could be America's next grand slam champion.
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Jessica Pegula
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| US Open | QF (2022) |
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36 more rowsJulia Sergeyevna Apostoli is a Russian-born Greek former professional tennis player who represented the Soviet Union and Greece.
WikipediaStefanos Tsitsipas apologised to the fans during his press conference on Tuesday at the Nitto ATP Finals, where he retired three games into his match with Holger Rune due to a back injury. The Greek has withdrawn from the season finale and will be replaced in Green Group by Hubert Hurkacz.
Did Tsitsipas have surgery? ›
Stefanos Tsitsipas has revealed that he has been playing with pain for the last two years and after surgery feels like he is “starting from scratch”. Tsitsipas underwent elbow surgery in November after being forced to withdraw from the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals in Turin.
What happened with Tsitsipas and his dad? ›
Philippoussis announced in June that his working relationship with Tsitsipas was over after serving as one of the Greek star's coaches for a number of months. But in a bizarre development, Tsitsipas has brought Philippoussis back in to be his head coach - replacing his father Apostolos.
Where did Tsitsipas live? ›
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Sophia Thomalla is the girlfriend of German tennis professional Alexander Zverev. She's a renowned actress, model and television personality in Germany.
Can Serena Williams speak 4 languages? ›
That's right, the 23 time Grand Slam winner can speak English, German, French, Italian and Mandarin, with her first language being English. and the only she deems herself to be fluent in. Serena managed to learn both German. and French while in school.
Can Djokovic speak 11 languages? ›
Djokovic has constantly impressed the fans with his multilingual skills. The Serbian can speak 11 languages and has often showcased his skill in speeches, interactions and interviews.
What language does Zverev speak with his father? ›
Apart from that, his parents were the highest-ranked professional tennis players in the Soviet Union. After their retirement, both of them became tennis coaches, but their Russian backgrounds did come with Zverev and his brother, as they both are quite fluent in Russian.
