Stefanos Tsitsipas Press Conference | Australian Open 2025 First Round

[@draganajankovic9875]

Stefanos needs to hire a professional coach .

[@Giotopoulostennis94]

I know his Coach at the moment...he doesn't know how the racket shape is...and he never played a single match

[@theodorekomninos]

Hahahaha

[@ness_mini]

I'm just glad he got rid of his Father imposing himself into him team

[@asiantapas]

he should get Nick..they share the same Greek heritage..and I heard he just became available 🤣

[@ricklee5845]

@@asiantapas My thoughts exactly!

[@urai87]

Dude basically this guy is saying I’m not as good to keep up with these new gen players. He’s stuck in his past glories which unfortunately were not wins but GS finalists. He’s like in a situation as Alexander Zverev but he’s not better than him. He admitted he’s not hitting as “flat and through the ball” as before bc he doesn’t think it’d be effective in today’s tennis. BUT that’s his game! That’s when he is the best. I love watching Stefanos and I know a lot of people just don’t like this guy bc he comes off so arrogant even when he loses… but his game is so fucking beautiful. His game is still there, he needs to fix his mind.

[@DJSnafu]

I fuylly agree...his assessment is more worrying than the loss. he needs a real coach, not just the local Greek guy

[@tennisfan599]

Beautiful lol. This guy has done the impossible. He has made the one handed backhand look ugly.

[@snowmori6400]

​@@tennisfan599he has a different idea of what's beautiful i guess hahaha. Sissypants' BH is the worst!

[@nicholasmorre7371]

hear hear

[@joshct9426]

Well said. I've been a big fan of his game since his 1st AO but it looks like he will never be a real contender again

[@nederlanditis8154]

poor choice of sun protection.

[@adrian110288]

Or non at all

[@mt817]

😂

[@msalvs]

The only sun protection for someone like him is playing indoors

[@apotra20xx]

Poor choice of everything when it comes to this guy and his tennis. Maybe he should look further than the Mouratoglou environment and find some good coach for him

[@BradSquires-sw7wk]

That white line on his forehead is from his headband which makes it obvious he’s not wearing any sunscreen or his skin would be all one color.

[@CrescentRollCarl]

Its been many years where the players sound only comes out of the left speaker on these press conferences. Its a very trivial fix, just make that microphone mono, and problem solved. I don't understand why years go by and the same problem every year. Only at the AO.

[@ww9452]

Sounds fine what r u talking about?

[@KarmaticEvolution]

@@ww9452he’s talking about sound coming on one side of the speaker, you might be watching ôm a device that is not separating the sound.

[@superMarwin12345]

fr Im about to make an application as media manager there lol

[@Dreamcatcher9000]

It's actually the right speaker, not the left. But yes, it's annoying. And the answer to your question is: they just don't care. For them, it's just an insignificant detail.

[@Tom-f8r8o]

@@Dreamcatcher9000 left

[@kenzone]

Have always liked Stefanos’ press conferences as he’s very honest and doesn’t pull punches in analysing his game and his shortcomings, as well as giving credit to other players. I remember the famous US Open press conference after his loss to a young Alcaraz in 2021, where he famously said “I’ve never seen anyone hit the ball so hard.” Unfortunately those words have come back to haunt him now as the ATP has so many hitters whose ball speed is faster than Stefanos’.

[@sean919191]

"Players have gotten better over the years and I don't wanna work that hard to beat them"

[@Currymastuh]

This guy's 26 and acting like, he's a relic of the past. Can't recall seeing something like this before.

[@VIRALforYOU2]

Hé should be going in his prime now. Don’t know what it is

[@mir-jan3496]

Remember Novak,Rafa ,Roger with 26, Novak won three GS with 36 years and he is talking about being old and young generation. 😂

[@cussyrichards6121]

26 is ancient in tennis terms

[@chrisstrifas2462]

It is really tough to watch. I have been a Tsitsipas watcher and supporter for so many years. As a fan you need wins as well to be able to keep supporting and cheering. So many Greek flags of support in the stands once again left with a disappointing first round loss. Many blame the coaching, but Tsitsipas is a prime example that sometimes tremendous talent is not always enough. With low expectations of Sakkari to move far in the tournament as well, it feels like a once revered Greek tennis dynasty is coming to an end, sadly to say

[@tobiasgoldman]

He's very honest and well-spoken on his game and progression. He seems to have a lot of awareness. He just lost the hunger, as he himself did. He's still making a good living from it, so why not.

[@theodorekomninos]

Στέφανε με ολη την εκτίμηση που σου εχω χρειάζεσαι καινούργιο προπονητή! Το παιχνίδι το έχεις απλα είναι θεμα αυτοπεποίθησης !

[@Marcus-r2e]

that was an honest press conference. but I feel a little bit sad when I see him on the court these days and even in this press conference. I thought he would have a brighter future in tennis.

[@funkslave9425]

Good humility here from Steph. Clay is his best chance

[@Harris19941]

to go deeper yes but even on clay hard to see him have any chance against Alcaraz there

[@ABC060491]

Stef needs a sports psychologist. His game is not the issue, it's the mind-space he's in. Hope to see him back repping the beautiful but endangered OHBH at the highest level.

[@alexandernoskov60]

His OHBH is the the most terrible thing ever... viusally...

[@vaisnavaoneday9223]

The game is the issue. OHBK doesn't bring it anymore. How can he compete with Carlitos and Jannik? He is just honest.

[@MarcoK6969]

You need a regular psychologist

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

@@alexandernoskov60 Stef's bh is pretty nice to watch. The most terrible thing visually is Thiem's bh.

[@Jalleur14325]

Yes he's in a very negative space

[@riaellie5765]

I feel some sympathy for Stefanos ! He was the one of the best players of his generation but he lost step by step his love for tennis and his fighting spirit... what a shame ! He really needs help and he has to work on himself mentally

[@nicholasmorre7371]

He has a beautiful game in many ways. I hope he figures out how to make it effective again.

[@TheRickyBobby12345]

Very honest and humble perspective.

[@alejandrafarias5123]

Yo amo a Stef. Es un gran chavo y solo necesita creer más en el. Es súper aguerrido. No se porque lo creen arrogante. Es un hombre de 26 años que se comporta como un adulto maduro. Es serio, es responsable y gran gran jugador y persona❤. Vamos Stef, tu puedes. 🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@southpawjab4749]

Tsitsipas doesn't want the time off because he's scared of what he might find if he self-reflects. Let's go back to Socrates: "beware the barrenness of a busy life". He has been busy padding his stats with tournament after tournament each year but has not really focused on growing his game at all, and now he is being overtaken. If he continues down the same road without some serious thought about his game he will be outside the top 50 by the end of 2026.

[@soulfood2453]

Wdym by padding his stats

[@southpawjab4749]

@@soulfood2453 Using points he gets in tournaments to inflate his ranking.

[@fiasco1256]

@@southpawjab4749 How is any player supposed to improve or as you say "inflate" their ranking if not by gaining points from tournaments?

[@southpawjab4749]

@@fiasco1256 ​ Gaining points on the circuit does not necessarily mean you are improving as a player. That's the trap that Tsitsipas fell into. Sometimes you need to take a step back in the rankings, to reassess your game and strategise how to improve as a player. When you let go of who you are you can become what you will, as they say. That's why training is so important. Sometimes it's more important than clocking up wins on the circuit. Some times playing less is more.

[@roddi6503]

Stefanos seems like such a great guy if you put aside his family problems that hurt his mentality

[@bmo23bj]

Man Stef need a lot of help!! If you wanna make a name for yourself just versus that guy at a Slam easy wins he be giving out. He needs to find a real coach n change his backend ASAP!

[@francobernardini1752]

I find he has grown up as a man, and I wish he can get back to his level. He lost against a good player. No drama.

[@baselinewarrior]

He really needs to get a former pro as a coach and ideally someone that played a one handed backhand. Wawrinka would be ideal but he is still playing and Federer is a different galaxy but Stefanos. So I'm thinking Almagro as one alternative. Maybe Badosa can help with the language barrier 😂 Might also need some adjustments to the racket like Federer did before he won his last 2 AO Opens. I hope he makes the necessary changes and we can see him back at the top of the game. Stefanos brings something different to the top 10.

[@Baratheon.]

You need an S tier one-hander to survive the brutal reality of 2 hand tennis

[@MusicMendicant]

Love you Stef ❤ Hope you figure it out & get your mojo back

[@thatgirl9532]

I guess Paula was wrong about him getting better and achieving new success. I hope he plays better at the next slam.

[@Jalleur14325]

Seriously - are some men in the comments actually trying to blame Badosa for the fall in Stefs level? Wow

[@geoairtravel]

Oh no Stef 🇬🇷😮🥺 !!! People, don't be harsh on him.

[@sashashaikh111]

3 GS in a row couldn't get past the 2nd round........

[@PurabEditz]

People should be harsh on him, he's a consistent top 20 player, should atleast be making 4th round.

[@backto-il9ne]

Tsitsi, buddy, use some sunscreen and some moisturizer. Looking like a grilled steak out here smh Best of luck for the rest of the year.

[@mt817]

😂

[@blackrose1777]

He has tried everything! Believe me. It's his skin

[@AlfredAntonio-k6e]

He needs to rethink his whole game, much like Rublev.

[@albertsun8822]

He hasn’t improved full stop, if anything his game has regressed. While the game is constantly advancing with players constantly improving. His cooked.

[@SonyCamry]

Yep cooked His window to win anything is over.

[@aldobonaso3481]

He looks cooked by the sun 😂

[@marytroup5216]

He is an Insulin Diabetic ….he may well need some change in his tennis diabetic regime …that and a new coach would be great .

[@David-u2d]

​@@marytroup5216he is not diabetic. He is grilled cheese look at his face

[@hg82met]

@@marytroup5216 He is not diabetic, Zverev is diabetic and uses insulin.

[@tinnnn1]

It feels like him being in a relationship has totally distracted him

[@LuísJoel-s7k]

Just make courts faster and balls lighter, that will make it easier to come in to the net.

[@ファビオコトロン]

Sinner fan here..i like stefanos alot and i hate seeing him lose. But like rublev..he needs to find new confidence .

[@johnharding7650]

Mickelson was just too good

[@Erik83474]

I hear a man who's losing his motivation.... Sad.

[@fabiansuarez523]

Poor Tsitsipas , maybe a recreational match with Kyrios make he smile again

[@wheresbaby7783]

I think he is a good guy

[@haipingwang7075]

He is honest the game now trends on more backhand exchanges , which hurts one hand backhands

[@chrisd997]

Ivanicevic, you start with this word and then you can succeed step by step.

[@Christina-or4hx]

Oh poor Stefanos. Come on - next time ❤❤❤

[@danielbarboiu2928]

Tsitsipas it's time to retire from tennis or take a 1-year break to recover, too many humiliations lately

[@Mannykosto]

His father needs to set him free and let him be his own man and change everything up just go watch him and support him as a dad before his career becomes stagnant.

[@hg82met]

He needs sunscreen - and a new coach.

[@olehansen9624]

This is sad he is a great player

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

I love watching Stefanos but this press conference worries me. Sounds as if he's settling into being an average player that doesn't stand a chance against the top guys.

[@davideperlo7124]

He don't have and never had a chance 😅

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

@davideperlo7124 He has a winning h2h against 6 of the current top 10 players and wins against all of the big 3. So yes, he definitely can be a force to be reckoned.

[@astraydhurion7697]

He urgently needs a professional coach to help with wrapping his head around what really needs to be added and improved in his game. He's totally out of touch with reality right now.

[@MarcoK6969]

Class act tsitsi

[@hg82met]

Is it too late to change to double-handed backhand?

[@blackrose1777]

Oh yes! Very very late

[@kiki-Yhwh]

love you stef 💙 only up from here

[@thecoon9809]

It's JOVER !!!

[@MariaMaluszynska]

Sefano, love you&your game! Carry on! Maybe you could train at Nadal's Academy like Ruud did! Totally agree- sadly WTA&ATP tennis becomes about hard hitting& heavy serving... not about the craft&style of the game! All the best Stefano in professional&private life!

[@bookishgirl3512]

The Australian open is just over for me now without Tsitsipas and Sakkari. Who am I going to go for now?

[@David-u2d]

Stefanos said F the match, I want to turn into a grilled cheese.

[@apotra20xx]

Lol..the journos are also comical. A player that just lost and is obviously bummed about it since the moment he enters the room and the 1st question that comes to mind is what is his opinion about the pod ? :))))

[@l.l.prasannaranatunga7571]

His microphone is muted. Can't hear his answers, only the questions.

[@KCNwokoye]

Honest assessment. You will get better. It's a long year. I have a feeling Alcaraz will also lose early this year given that he's in the middle of new improvements that haven't taken effect.

[@robk5745]

Well said sir, agree with it all

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

Alcaraz is still adapting to his new serve and heavier racket.

[@GT-fx8fd]

Kid just needs time to grow after his long long time under Daddy’s tight grip in a psychotic toxic parental world.

[@Jalleur14325]

He's an immensely talented player, but agree he hasn't grown and it seems the toxicity has made him get stuck.

[@SonyCamry]

This guy is cooked The grand slam window is over for him Probably Greece's only chance in 100 years

[@Dreamcatcher9000]

I guess he will never forget the French Open final of 2021. Just 1 set away from winning a Grand Slam. That was his chance. But now, him winning a Grand Slam, against all those "beasts" (of the new and his own generation), seems quite impossible. It will be very surprising if he ever reaches a semi final in a Grand Slam again. But even that seems highly unlikely. Like you said, he missed his chance, when he was younger, better, and HUNGRIER. Now, he's already too old to catch up.

[@SonyCamry]

@Dreamcatcher9000 yep

[@jossiesh7649]

Stefanos, don't be harsh on yourself. It's sports: sometimes you win and other time you loose. Move on. Don't take serous the questions from those reporters.

[@JJSAX_]

Just put the fries in the bag bro, needs to stop comparing and focus on getting better

[@mercuryrising4323]

His game is outdated. His single back hand is inconsistent and outdated. His mentality is weak. 'Karma hit me' he says was the most honest comment he's made. Finally, exiting early means he can if he wishes look long and hard in the mirror and if hes honest he will know his moment in Tennis has passed. I am a Tsitsipas fan and I know he is suffering mentally and he knows he's being humiliated.

[@paulstallings93]

ROFL that tan line!

[@JokerCat9]

Brutal tan line on the forehead.

[@hsedo2126]

Rough as guts

[@michael8597]

Simply he lost to a player who was playing the match of his life. Tstispas never played badly, but still couldn't make it more competitive. When bad luck comes, it would be in torrents. 😂

[@neilbrowne7267]

When all is said and done I think Stef will end up just like his fellow Greek and previous coach Mark Phillipoussis who also reached 2 slam finals.

[@Roninprofe]

Badosa le hace mal al tenis de Tsisipas..asi de simple

[@pragmatist165]

He is on the back foot when playing most backhands. .. its as if the they are "welded on". . and lack penetration

[@yentemarien7032]

Covid destroyed many things including Tstsipas’ game…

[@tennisfan599]

Its was a good run. Steph has the legendary one handed backhand which according to legend is the mark of a true champion

[@tennisfan599]

Deep run for sure

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

Idiotic comment.

[@proshepherd]

I'm not one ever root for someone else's failure, but I can't help but always root for whoever this guy plays. He's incredibly unlikable.

[@DavidBazalar]

Although old fans don’t like it the one hander is a liability

[@MrWeepies]

What he’s saying about being a better player now makes no sense. He’s dropped from no3 to no12.

[@mure78]

"Playing flat and thru wouldnt work as good now as in the past"..as opposed to playing different and constantly losing 😂🤦‍♂️

[@superMarwin12345]

his game feels kind of outdated now

[@michael8597]

He must devote more time to Tennis than Badosa 😂😂

[@jamieilay6816]

Exactly

[@lindaharmer-brown5678]

Trying to watch replay but can't stand Petchey commentary ugg, I really thought stef would go a long way in AO😔

[@GusRivers-ng4tw]

Beware of Aussie sun

[@alexandercoro5309]

Luck of spirit !!! Wake up finally

[@guidodelgiudice5]

How do you get a journalist credit without speaking proper English?

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

Ever heard about non-English stations and journals?

[@michawu4401]

Since he has dated Badosa, his results have been meager, much lower than expected…

[@StefTechSurfer]

Still takes home 132k for losing 1st round...

[@aboukirman3508]

His total worth is over 50m...he'd rather be in the next round rather than earning peanuts!!!

[@StefTechSurfer]

@aboukirman3508 probably in the top 1% of wealthy people or neer it.

[@Miracle-1965]

Sounds Like a serious bore-out

[@howiespancakeshack]

Burnipas.

[@ArnoldCohen-y1y]

He lacks the passion and heart of the big three and he can’t beat Sinner,Alcaraz or Zeverev.He loses his concentration and always seems to fall apart.He should give modeling a try because he’s peaked even though he’s 26.

[@jasperherr8694]

Maybe try Korean sunscreen.

[@karmicselling4252]

Stefanos has nailed it. The game is being ruined because of the shift towards athleticism over tennis skill. Mandate smaller hooped racquets - max 90 Sq inch hoops, get rid of poly strings and mandate only natural gut or synthetic gut strings. The game needs to reward playing styles that are different. The equipment (ie racquets, strings, and tennis balls) needs to be such that it increases the margins for making errors rather than reducing it. Being a fan of the single handed backhand, I would also suggest that the double handed stroke be banned from the sport at the elite level. But that won't ever happen. However, if the trend continues to be towards a power game, then guys like Giovanni Mpetshi Perrichard are going to proceed to dominate the game. And unless you are the same size with same or better court movement, the double handed backhand won't give you the reach to combat them.

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

Are you an idiot?

[@racephase]

people don't realize how bad the double handed bh is for tennis.. tennis was more popular during the 1 handed era. now it's a joke..full of lumberjacks and golf players :) it also looks ugly as hell

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

@racephase People play two-handed because the modern game requires it. One-handed bh is outdated from a tactical point of view.

[@racephase]

@@elektrik_exekutioner6822 and because they don't like the sport and it's aesthetics. All double handed players are just sellouts

[@elektrik_exekutioner6822]

@@racephase That's the dumbest thing I've heard in a long time. Congratulations.

[@b.u.dmusic9424]

Honestly, he's playing distracted. Since he got with Badosa, his game has decreased dramatically. I said it before: he's that type of player that needs to eat, sleep, breathe tennis and his mentality is terrible. His confidence is gone, his backhand is terrible. He's always late on that shot and he doesn't step into it.

[@Israel_estine_EDU]

You can see def differences. He takes balls way too late. Get a coach

[@user-ug7ur5ou5e]

Looks like he has peaked his performance and probably is not going to be a contender to any slam titel.

[@iMorands]

Bro needs sunscreen.

[@WORLD_NATURE_FAN]

Back to the drawing board.

[@mckolt8]

need to work on his backhand and second serve and physical and calendar you show up wiith no preparation exhibition is not a preparation and am sorry the tour remains the same as 10 years ago Nishikori is a good example played chalengers 250 atp tours and now qualified for the second round No excuse !

[@jackgibbens4658]

Get rid of the girlfriend, go spend some time in 3rd world country without your credit cards, take some magic mushrooms and start training. This guy is comfortable in his luxury and no longer has any fight or confidence

[@wtfa2910]

Your grand slam finalists and all I hear is excuses

[@sean919191]

Depressipas

[@l8zycool]

The problem could be too much μουνι and money. Unfortunately, this doesn't help in performance.

[@alexandercoro5309]

Bring your DAd back and get rid of your GF …

[@minguyen2589]

@2:42 these kinda attitude makes him a loser, ofcourse he is salty after losing 2 GS Finals to Nole, with RG leading 2-0; the difference is Novak went out to dominate against Tsitsi and win more GS since then, whereas Tsitsi is now unrecognizable shadow of himself

[@ronnie9077]

hes referring to his win over Djokovic in Toronto 2018 bro, not the RG final

[@nightowldickson]

What happened to his face, he got burnt by his opponent and by the sun...

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

Players like tsitsipas have made a player like novak mentally strong and also motivated him to win FREE SLAMS😂😂

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

When you have snowflake Roger as your idol, this is what happens to players. They end up playing exhibition tennis 😂

[@NR-ov6po]

The same tsitsipas who thrashed your idol @ this same slam in 2019 😂😂

[@vijayendranvijay4538]

​@@user-wd7ue1wd6r WTA GOATkovic😂😂😂😂

[@bevb5190]

​​@@user-wd7ue1wd6rhuh?? Are you serious!? A "snowflake" who has won 20 Grandslams . 😂😂😂 Guessing you're a Novak fan .

[@c1ient-j4r]

Keep coping and eat your b chicken vijay, it is all you are good for