Stefanos Tsitsipas had a challenging year on the ATP Tour, missing out on the year-end finals for the first time since 2018. Despite being an alternate for this year’s ATP Finals, he is unlikely to participate in the event. Tsitsipas only managed to win one ATP title in 2024, which was the Monte-Carlo Open for the third time in his career. However, he faced difficulties reaching the quarter-final stages at Wimbledon or the US Open for the eighth consecutive year.
Looking ahead to 2025 and the Australian Open, Tsitsipas shared his thoughts on some of tennis’ all-time greats. When asked to choose between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Tsitsipas surprised many by picking Nadal. This choice may come as a surprise to some, given his defeats to Djokovic in significant matches throughout his career.
Tsitsipas has faced tough losses to both Nadal and Djokovic in his career. He reached two Grand Slam finals, at the 2021 French Open and the 2023 Australian Open, but fell short to Djokovic on both occasions. Additionally, he lost three finals to Nadal, two in Barcelona, and one at the 2018 Toronto Open.
The debate over the greatest male tennis player of all time has been ongoing, with arguments for Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Looking at the statistics, Djokovic seems to have the most impressive career, holding records for Major titles, ATP Finals, Masters 1000 titles, and weeks at number one. However, tennis fans know that the numbers do not always tell the full story, and personal preferences play a significant role in determining the “GOAT.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas will be making a comeback on the court for the World Tennis League in December, where he will be partnering with Nick Kyrgios for the doubles. This return to the game will provide Tsitsipas with an opportunity to showcase his skills and compete alongside other top players in the league. Tennis enthusiasts will be eagerly watching to see how Tsitsipas performs in the upcoming tournament and whether he can bounce back from his recent challenges on the ATP Tour.
