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The tennis professional disclosed he thought about quitting the sport due to severe back issues throughout the 2025 tennis year.

The 27-year-old, who has reached a career-high ranking of world number three, was a finalist against Novak Djokovic at both the 2021 French Open and the 2023 Australian Open.

Currently placed as the world's 36th best player following minimal competition since his early exit in New York this past summer, he stated continuous medical care is finally showing positive results.

"My greatest anticipation lies in seeing how my body holds up under regular practice concerning my injury," commented Tsitsipas.

"The biggest fear centered on if I could complete a match," the athlete continued, noting the injury plagued him "for the past six to eight months."

"I would wonder, 'Can I compete in another match 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 the path ahead."

He also reported satisfaction regarding his current recovery plan following the completion of an extended period of off-season preparation without any pain.

He is scheduled to compete for Greece in the United Cup, drawn against Naomi Osaka's Japan and the Great Britain squad captained by Raducanu. The tournament takes place in Perth and Sydney in early January, the week preceding the season's first major.

"My main goal next season is to stop worrying over completing bouts," he stated.

"It is incredibly encouraging realizing you completed a pre-season in good health – I wish for it to last. I want to deliver during the upcoming season and for the United Cup.

"I have done the work. The crucial element is total belief in my ability to get back to my previous level. I will attempt everything to achieve that."