Tsitsipas: "I know what things have to happen to return to where I belong"

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Stefanos Tsitsipas faces a very different clay court season compared to previous years. Far from his usual presence in Barcelona, the Greek has chosen to compete in the ATP 500 in Munich this time, an unprecedented setting for him that also symbolizes the transitional moment his career is going through. The former world number 3 is going through a delicate stage, marked by inconsistency, physical problems that plagued much of 2025, and a drop to 67th in the ATP ranking.

Despite this, the vibes he is giving off from Germany are much more optimistic. Tsitsipas claims to have left behind the physical frustration, finally feeling pain-free, and embracing with naturalness the new competitive challenge of playing in different tournaments, facing tough opponents from early rounds, and accumulating matches to rebuild confidence.

Munich, instead of Barcelona

"It's a new place for me. I had never had the opportunity to play here before. I am used to the warm climate of Barcelona. In recent years, I have played there and quite well. I received a nice invitation to come and play here. I thought it would be a cold place even before packing my bags and coming over, and the truth is I wasn't too far off. But I have to say the hospitality is incredible. I think that's what makes the atmosphere here so positive and good. The tournament director is probably one of the kindest people I've met in a tournament so far. I have to acknowledge it because it's very important to have this kind of interaction with the people who organize tournaments at this level. The weather was much warmer last year. Let's keep our fingers crossed for some warmer weather."

His Physical Condition

"I am no longer frustrated because there is no pain interrupting my daily training routine. I wouldn't say there is anything important bothering me right now. In fact, I am in the perfect place to continue developing a better game. I'm trying to get back to where I feel I belong. So far, nothing has been bothering me. I'm on a straight path trying to do things right and hopefully start linking some winning streaks together and regain the ranking where I've been."

From 3rd to 67th in the World

"I am aware that this year I may have to face top players in earlier rounds in different tournaments. It's not easy having to play against them so soon. But I also accept the challenge and accept my current position, understanding that these things have to happen to get back to where I belong. If I have to play ATP 250s, if I have to play extra tournaments, I will. Because matches help me find my game again. I'm a player who needs matches. I'm a player who needs to play many sets to feel his tennis better and I think that is something I will need to do in the coming weeks. I hope to play many tournaments. I want to accumulate many tournaments under my belt, but of course, being very careful about which tournaments I choose and when I play them. So, I'm also evaluating those kinds of things."

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