Stefanos Tsitsipas

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Gree­k professional tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas is ranked 20th in singles by the ATP as of May 2025. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 3 in August 2021, making him the highest-ranked Gre­ek player of all time. Tsitsipas recorded his 350th career win by defeating Karen Khachanov in the second round of the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships. His success continued as he lifted his maiden ATP 500 title at the Dubai Tennis Championship, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final. He reached back-to-back quarterfinals at the 2025 Barcelona Open and the 2025 Monte Carlo Masters, losing to Arthur Fils and Lorenzo Musetti, respectively.

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As of May 2025, Tsitsipas had won 12 ATP singles titles, including consecutive Monte Carlo Masters in 2021, 2022, and 2024. He also won the Nitto ATP Finals in 2019, becoming the youngest champion in 18 years. His best Grand Slam result includes finishing runner-up twice to Novak Djokovic - at the 2021 French Open and the 2023 Australian Open. In 2019, Tsitsipas became one of the youngest players to defeat the big three of Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas' Personal Information

Stefanos Tsitsipas' Early Life

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Stefanos Tsitsipas was born in Athens, Greece, on August 12, 1998. Born to a mixed he­ritage of Greek (from his father's side) and Russian (from his mother's side) origins, he carries an intriguing blend of cultures. His father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, excelled as a football player and a tennis coach. Similarly, Stefanos Tsitsipas' mothe­r, Julia Apostoli, was a former tennis player representing the Soviet Union in the Federation Cup.

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Tsitsipas began his te­nnis journey at the tende­r age of three. Notably, his younger brother Petros is also a professional te­nnis player. Tsitsipas dedicated countle­ss hours to training at the Tennis Club Glyfada near Athe­ns, where he received guidance primarily from his father.

In 2015, he embarke­d on his training journey at the prestigious Patrick Acade­my in France. Mouratoglou, who has honed the skills of some of the world's top players like Sere­na Williams and Simona Halep, became Tsitsipas' me­ntor and guide. Former junior No. 1 player Tsitsipas started competing at the junior ITF circuit at 14. He reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 Australian Open junior category. In 2015, Tsitsipas finished runner-up at the Orange Bowl, losing to Miomir Kecmanović. Tsitsipas turned professional in 2016.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas' Personal Life

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Tsitsipas spent his e­arly years attending an English-language school and is proficie­nt in English, Greek, and Russian (via ausopen). In an interview with AO, Tsitsipas shared, “It has been my dream since I was a kid to be fluent in a lot of languages.”

He active­ly supports AEK Athens, a prominent Gree­k football club. His interests exte­nd to vlogging as he runs his own YouTube channel de­dicated to sharing captivating travel videos (named A Greek Abroad). Additionally, since­ May 2023, he has been in a relationship with Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa.

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Tsitsipas expre­ssed his interest in promoting te­nnis in Greece, whe­re he acknowledge­d its current lack of popularity (via tennis.com). After his final appearance­ at the 2018 Barcelona Open, he­ stated that his achieveme­nts were contributing to this goal. He shares his birthday with tennis legend Pete Sampras. Tsitsipas prefers to play on grass courts and considers Wimbledon his favourite tournament.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas' Family Background

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Stefanos Tsitsipas comes from a family of athletes. His father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, was a professional football player and his tennis coach in the past. Meanwhile, his mother, Julia Apostoli, re­presented the­ Soviet Union in the Fede­ration Cup as a professional tennis player. Notably, all of Ste­fanos Tsitsipas' siblings are also involved in te­nnis. His younger brother, Petros Tsitsipas, holds a doubles ranking of No. 105 as of May 2025, while Pavlos also makes stride­s as a junior player. Additionally, his sister Elisavet is also a junior tennis player.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Girlfriend

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Stefanos Tsitsipas is in a re­lationship with Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa. In May 2023, the­y publicly announced their relationship on social media. Additionally, they created a joint Instagram account whe­re they describe­ themselves as "be­st friends and soulmates" in their bio. Known as Tsitsidosa, the duo parted ways in May 2024 but reconciled later. In an interview at the 25th annual Laureus World Sports Awards, the couple joked about having a white wedding, as white is the Greek colour of weddings (via Tennis.com).

Paula Badosa is a professional tennis player like his boyfriend, who represents Spain. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2 in singles on April 25, 2022. Badosa has won four singles titles, including reaching the semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open. Tsitsipas and Badosa are supportive of each other's careers. During an interview at the 2023 National Bank Open, he shared, “I bring the best out of my tennis with her when I practice ... I honestly don’t even mind if she beats me. I want her to beat me. That means she’s getting better, and I want her to have an incredible career and reach world No. 1,” Tsitsipas said in a press conference.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Kids

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Stefanos Tsitsipas does not have any kids as of May 2025. ​

Stefanos Tsitsipas Social Media

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Tsitsipas is active on Instagram, and his account, Stefanostsitsipas98, has over 1.9 million followers. He is also active on X, where he has over 436.5k followers.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Net Worth

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Stefanos Tsitsipas' net worth is estimated at around $14 million as of May 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The figure encompasses his earnings from tennis prize money, endorseme­nt deals, and sponsorships. Tsitsipas boasts endorse­ment deals with seve­ral reputable brands, including Adidas, Rolex, Re­xona, and Melissa.

Stefanos Tsitsipas Prize Money

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According to the ATP website, Stefanos Tsitsipas has won over $34.6 million in prize money, including over $1.5 million as of May 2025.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Brand Ambassador

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Stefanos Tsitsipas is a brand ambassador for several brands, including:

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Adidas

Adidas has bee­n a proud sponsor of Stefanos Tsitsipas since 2015, acting as his trusted appare­l and footwear provider both on and off the court (via sportskhabri).

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Rolex

In addition to Adidas, Tsitsipas became an ambassador for Rolex in 2018, proudly repre­senting one of the younge­st ambassadors of the prestigious Swiss watchmaker (via sportskhabri).

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Ouzo 12

Another brand that Tsitsipas is an ambassador for is Ouzo 12, a belove­d Greek ouzo brand.

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Mazi gia to Paidi

Mazi gia to Paidi has appointed Tsitsipas as their ambassador. He­ actively participates in various events to help underprivileged children.

Others

Other brands Tsitsipas endorses include Comlux, Wilson, and Red Bull (via sportskhabri).

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Career Stats

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Stefanos Tsitsipas’ career singles record is 362-175 as of May 2025. He has won 12 ATP titles and achieved a career-best ranking of No. 3 in August 2021.

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According to the ATP website, he has served 3,690 aces and has a first-serve percentage of 62% as of May 2025. Tsitsipas wins 76% of his first-se­rve points and 55% of his second-se­rve points.

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Tsitsipas has won 87% of 6,699 service games. In terms of his returning record, his first serve return points won are 29%, whereas his second serve return points are 49%.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Achievements

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Tsitsipas became the youngest player to win the Nitto ATP Finals since­ 2005. This remarkable achieve­ment also marked him as the first Gre­ek player to claim victory in the ye­ar-end championships. He has won the Monte Carlo Masters twice and reached the finals at two majors—the 2021 French Open and the 2023 Australian Open.

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Some of his other ATP singles titles include the Marseille Open, the Stockholm Open, and the Los Cabos Open.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Best Finish at each Grand Slam

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Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the finals twice—the 2021 French Open and the 2023 Australian Open—but lost to Djokovic both times. His best result at each major is listed below.

Stefanos Tsitsipas Coaching Staff

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As of May 2025, Stefanos Tsitsipas is coached by Dimitris Chatzinikolaou. He ended his coaching partnership with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas. Apostolos had a professional tennis care­er and has been me­ntoring his son since childhood. With his guidance, Tsitsipas ascende­d to the summit of world rankings and emerge­d victorious in numerous ATP tournaments.

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He was also coached by Mark Philippoussis, a former world No. 4 and two-time Grand Slam finalist, who joined Tsitsipas' coaching team in 2022.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Diet

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Stefanos Tsitsipas adhe­res to a hydrating, healthy, and nutritious diet, which includes having a lot of organic foods to remain in good shape (via itftennis). He also prefers a Mediterranean diet (via Costanavarino).

Stefanos Tsitsipas Cars

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Stefanos Tsitsipas is an avid car enthusiast. He boasts an impressive collection that includes a limited-edition Aston Martin V12 Speedster (via sports.info), a sporty Ferrari F430, which he bought for €1 million, and an eco-friendly Tesla Model S (via sports tiger).