Happy off the court, Tsitsipas determined to finish the year happy on it too

Stefanos Tsitsipas has had a rollercoaster year both on and off the court. While he reached the final of the Australian Open earlier this year, he has struggled to replicate that success and faced early exits in other Grand Slam events. However, in his personal life, Tsitsipas couldn’t be happier as he has developed a relationship with Paula Badosa, a highly ranked Spanish player. He describes this as the best time of his life.

Learning from his mistakes

Despite his personal happiness, Tsitsipas wants to finish the year strong and build momentum towards the ATP Finals in Turin. He acknowledges that he hasn’t gained many points in the past few months and admits that he relied too much on his natural talent rather than discipline. He now realizes the importance of turning things around and is determined to give his best performance. He considers this indoor tour as a great opportunity and reveals that he has never trained as hard as he has for this season’s end.

A new perspective on life

Tsitsipas and Badosa were initially very public about their relationship, but due to criticism and negativity on social media, they have become less active online. Tsitsipas does not appreciate people trying to destroy what they have and believes that connections and relationships are crucial in his life. Meeting Badosa has given him a new vision of life, allowing him to be more relaxed and prioritize his family and personal relationships alongside tennis.

He expresses his gratitude for having the right people around him and considers this the best time of his life. He believes that having the right support brings freshness to his tennis and is crucial for the rest of his career.

Still aiming for the top

Currently ranked seventh, Tsitsipas is aiming to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. There have been doubts about his ability to reach the top, especially after his early exits in Wimbledon and the US Open. Tsitsipas acknowledges that he needs to manage himself better during big occasions and use his energy more efficiently, just like other champions such as Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal. Despite the challenges, he remains determined and believes that maturing as a man and athlete takes time. He dreams of achieving success alongside Badosa and reaching the top ranking, but ultimately, he has nothing to prove to anyone.