Tsitsipas: "I am living a very important stage in my career, I am much wiser"

The Greek makes some emotional statements before starting his title defense in Dubai and shows enthusiasm for feeling like himself again.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 23 Feb 2026 | 08.41
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Stefanos Tsitsipas speaks in Dubai. Photo: Getty Images
Stefanos Tsitsipas speaks in Dubai. Photo: Getty Images

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The smile has returned to his face, the passion for sports, and the enjoyment of what he does. Stefanos Tsitsipas seems to have left behind a very tumultuous stage in his sports career, marked by constant injuries and setbacks, uncertainty about his continuity on the circuit, and sporting disappointments that undermined his confidence. He presents himself at the ATP 500 Dubai 2026 ready to enjoy a new stage.

He has always been very expressive and has had a natural ease in conveying emotions, both on and off the court. That is why, when Stefanos Tsitsipas speaks in press conferences in recent weeks, the relief, hope, and joy he conveys in each of his words are evident. Perhaps he is still far from his best level, perhaps he cannot defend his title in the ATP 500 Dubai 2026 and may lose ground in the ATP rankings, but the Greek has gained something much more important.

Tsitsipas is excited to have no physical limits to recover his tennis

"Health is the most important thing in my life and for a few weeks now, I feel like myself again. I can compete on consecutive days, I have no discomfort in my back, it's fantastic because I can focus on the game without anything distracting my thoughts or conditioning me. When I lost in Doha, I obviously felt anger for the defeat, but I quickly realized how wonderful it was to have played three matches without any limits," said a man who can gradually find his rhythm, having already shown encouraging signs in recent weeks.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, optimistic in Dubai. Photo: gettyimages

It is evident that his tennis collapse in recent years has multifactorial explanations, but one of the most influential aspects were his physical problems. "I feel that I am at a very important stage of my career because I have acquired an impressive amount and quality of knowledge and understanding about tennis and life. I see myself as a much wiser man than before. I want to enjoy this part of my life because everything moves very fast in this world," said a very excited Stefanos Tsitsipas about taking steps towards regaining his best tennis level.

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