Stefanos Tsitsipas, a former world No. 3 in tennis, revealed his struggles with severe back pain during the 2025 season, leading him to consider ending his career. Despite dropping to 36th in the rankings, Tsitsipas is now optimistic about his recovery after undergoing medical treatment and pain-free training.
Expressing relief over his progress, Tsitsipas emphasized his focus on training and monitoring his back’s response. The Greek player, set to compete in the United Cup against teams led by Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu, is eager to test his fitness ahead of the Australian Open.
Tsitsipas highlighted the challenges he faced post-US Open, where the injury left him unable to walk for days. However, after five weeks of successful off-season training without pain, he is looking forward to representing Greece in the upcoming tournament, featuring a unique format with national teams competing in Perth and Sydney.
The United Cup will witness 18 teams vying in a group stage before advancing to the knockout rounds. With Tsitsipas gearing up for the event, he aims to continue his recovery journey and make a strong comeback in the competitive tennis circuit.
