Tsitsipas: "I continue to deal with my injury, I have gone through a lot of anxiety"

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Something has been wrong for a long time in the life and sports career of Stefanos Tsitsipas, his profound crisis can only be explained as a conglomerate of problems that just don't seem to get resolved. He acknowledged this in a chat prior to the 2025 Davis Cup match against Brazil this weekend in Athens.

A mix of physical, mental, and tennis-related factors is what constitutes the time bomb that has been affecting Stefanos Tsitsipas's performance for a while now. The Greek has tried many things but has yet to find a solution, witnessing how doubt and anxiety take over whenever he sees a glimmer of hope. He explained this in detail in a conversation with sdna.gr, before competing, or at least attempting to, in the tie to stay in the World Group of the 2025 Davis Cup that pits Greece against Brazil.

- Stefanos Tsitsipas talks about the ordeal he is experiencing with his back injury

"Physically, I feel better than two or three weeks ago. The US Open was tough for me because I stepped onto the court with many doubts about whether I could finish my first match. I had very negative thoughts because I expected to be in much better condition regarding my back injury. With Altmaier, I needed medical attention twice, and the truth is that I have had many unpleasant things happening to me in recent weeks of which people have no idea," explained the Greek.

The reality is that his back problems seem to have become chronic, with the Greek unable to find a definitive solution. "I'm dealing with my injury, trying to find a way to heal, consulting with many specialists, and doing everything to fully understand what is happening to me. In the training sessions before the US Open, I was in great shape, but as soon as I started competing, the problems resurfaced. I feel a lot of stress and anxiety, I think that affects me, as well as the lack of confidence in my tennis because I haven't won almost any matches in recent months," he declared.

- Tsitsipas reveals mental health issues and explains his departure from social media

"Entering a match and immediately feeling discomfort is something that emotionally destroys me. I have been dedicating a lot of effort and working countless hours to recover. Mentally, seeing that you are not fit to compete after all that, deeply destabilizes me. I have been through a trauma lately and I can't promise much about what I can do in this Davis Cup tie," explained the Greek player.

Furthermore, he made headlines a few days ago due to his withdrawal from social media, unfollowing everyone except Dimitrov, although now he doesn't even follow the Bulgarian. "I want to break free from social media; I used them as a way to escape all the stress I felt due to my injury, and I found myself spending hours with the phone, watching videos. Moving away from them is a matter of mental health; I want to inspire other young people to do the same," stated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the midst of his process of rebuilding as a tennis player and person.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tsitsipas: "Sigo lidiando con mi lesión, he pasado por mucha ansiedad"