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The tennis professional disclosed he thought about quitting the sport because of debilitating spinal pain throughout the 2025 tennis year.

The 27-year-old, who has reached a career-high ranking of world number three, finished as runner-up against Novak Djokovic at both the 2021 French Open alongside the 2023 Australian Open.

Currently placed 36th in the world following minimal competition post a second-round departure in New York this past summer, he stated that ongoing treatment is finally showing positive results.

"I'm most excited is to observe how my training holds up under regular practice concerning my injury," said Tsitsipas.

"The biggest fear centered on if I could complete an encounter," he added, explaining the pain had troubled him "for the past six to eight months."

"I would wonder, 'Am I able to play another contest without discomfort?'"

"I became truly frightened after the defeat in Flushing Meadows [to Germany's Daniel Altmaier]. I could not to move for 48 hours. That's when you begin to question your career's future."

He also reported being content with the present treatment regimen following the completion of an extended period of off-season preparation completely pain-free.

His next appearance for Greece in the United Cup, where they face Team Japan led by Osaka and the British team captained by Raducanu. The competition will be held in Perth and Sydney in early January, the week preceding the season's first major.

"My main goal for 2026 would be to stop worrying about finishing matches," he stated.

"It is incredibly encouraging realizing you completed an off-season without pain – I hope it continues. I aim to perform in 2026 and at the United Cup.

"I have done the work. The most important thing is total belief in my ability to get back to where I was. I will attempt everything to make it happen."