Tsitsipas on 2024 season: 'Not making the ATP Finals was a humbling experience'

Stefanos Tsitsipas is someone that rarely shies away from the truth, taking pride in shaping himself from learned experiences.

The 2019 Nitto ATP Finals champion concluded his 2024 season as an alternate in Turin, having finished as 11th in the PIF ATP Live Race. In typically philosophical fashion, however, Tsitsipas has since reflected on his year in a post titled ‘Learnings’ published to his Instagram.

“Not making into the ATP Finals this year was a humbling experience, teaching me the value of resilience and perspective,” wrote Tsitsipas, who made five consecutive appearances at the season finale between 2019 and 2023. “I strive for it, but I’ve learned that perfection doesn’t exist within me, and that’s okay.

“Even if you wish for it, it doesn’t come just by the thought of it. The real difference lies in execution and consistent effort.”

 

 

 

 

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In April, Tsitsipas clinched his third title at the ATP Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo and reached the last eight at Roland Garros the following month. In August, the 26-year-old ended the collaboration with his father, Apostolos, as coach and appointed Greece Davis Cup captain Dimitris Chatzinikolaou.

Although the results have not been as desired, finishing the year with a 45-22 win-loss record, Tsitsipas is eager to remain working with Chatzinikolaou in a bid to build some momentum at the start of the 2025 season. Tsitsipas will kickstart his campaign by representing Greece at the United Cup, the innovative mixed team event. 

“Change isn’t necessarily a bad thing,” Tsitsipas added. “It’s a process that requires patience and commitment. Even if results don’t show right away. I trust that these changes will lead me to where I want to go.”