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Tsitsipas Skips South America for Better Fees in Middle East

2/26/2026

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Stefanos Tsitsipas explained his absence from the South American ATP swing due to financial reasons, noting that the Middle East offers better appearance fees.
He has not received offers from South American tournaments such as Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, or Santiago.
His father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, said they are still weighing options for future tournaments, but the schedule after Australia complicates South American participation.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas explained his absence from the South American ATP swing due to financial reasons, noting that the Middle East offers better appearance fees.
He has not received offers from South American tournaments such as Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, or Santiago.
His father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, said they are still weighing options for future tournaments, but the schedule after Australia complicates South American participation.