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Tsitsipas Overcomes Back Pain, Set to Compete Again

1/1/2026

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Stefanos Tsitsipas, a Greek professional tennis player, said he considered retiring due to severe back pain during the 2025 season.
Following his second-round exit at the US Open, Tsitsipas played only two Davis Cup matches.
He is making progress with ongoing medical treatment and is excited about training after five weeks without pain.
Tsitsipas will compete for Greece in the United Cup in Perth, Australia, alongside Maria Sakkari.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas, a Greek professional tennis player, said he considered retiring due to severe back pain during the 2025 season.
Following his second-round exit at the US Open, Tsitsipas played only two Davis Cup matches.
He is making progress with ongoing medical treatment and is excited about training after five weeks without pain.
Tsitsipas will compete for Greece in the United Cup in Perth, Australia, alongside Maria Sakkari.