Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas is a former world No. 3 and one of the most accomplished clay-court players of his generation, with three Monte Carlo Masters titles (2021, 2022, 2024) and 12 ATP titles in all. Born in Athens on 12 August 1998, the Greek won the ATP Finals as a 21-year-old in 2019 and has reached two Grand Slam finals — the 2021 French Open and the 2023 Australian Open. Built around one of the finest one-handed backhands in modern tennis, his game is at its most dangerous on clay, and a maiden Grand Slam title remains the defining goal of his career.
Player Profile
| Full name | Stefanos Tsitsipas |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 August 1998 |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Height | 6ft 4in / 193cm |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Turned pro | 2016 |
| Coach | Apostolos Tsitsipas (father) |
| Highest ranking | World No. 3 |
| Grand Slam titles | 0 (2 finals) |
Career Form & Notable Results
| Gstaad 2026 | Championfirst title since 2024; climbed 34 ranking spots to world No. 51 |
|---|---|
| Monte Carlo Masters 2024 | Championdef. Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 — third Monte Carlo title |
| Monte Carlo Masters 2022 | Championdef. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-6(3) |
| Monte Carlo Masters 2021 | Championdef. Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-3 — first Monte Carlo title |
| ATP Finals 2019 | ChampionSeason-ending title aged 21 |
Playing Style & Strengths
Tsitsipas is an aggressive all-court player whose game is built on one of the most elegant one-handed backhands in modern tennis. His backhand down the line is a signature shot that he uses to create angles and finish rallies. He generates heavy topspin from the forehand side, pushing opponents deep behind the baseline, and his serve is a genuine weapon at 6ft 4in.
On clay, Tsitsipas is a different calibre of player. His heavy topspin, patient point construction and ability to vary the pace make him exceptionally difficult to beat on the surface, as his three Monte Carlo titles and French Open final attest. On harder surfaces his one-handed backhand can be targeted with heavy kick serves, and his consistency under pressure has been questioned at the majors, where he has twice been unable to convert strong positions in finals.
Grand Slam Finals
| Year | Grand Slam | Final opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | French Open | Novak Djokovic | Runner-up |
| 2023 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic | Runner-up |
Head-to-Head Records
| Opponent | Tsitsipas | Opp. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 2 | 13 | Djokovic dominant; includes the 2021 FO and 2023 AO finals |
| Alexander Zverev | 10 | 6 | Tsitsipas leads their long-running rivalry |
| Daniil Medvedev | 5 | 10 | Medvedev leads a heated rivalry; Tsitsipas won their latest meeting in Doha 2026 |
Tsitsipas Betting Tips & Predictions
Tsitsipas is a player whose value is almost entirely surface-dependent. On clay, particularly at Monte Carlo, he is one of the best in the world and his prices often underestimate his chances. On hard courts his inconsistency makes him a riskier proposition. The standout outright narrative remains whether he can finally convert his clay-court pedigree into a maiden Grand Slam title.
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