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The tennis professional disclosed he pondered quitting the sport due to debilitating back issues during the 2025 tennis year.

At 27 years old, the player once ranked as high as third globally, finished as runner-up against Novak Djokovic at both the 2021 French Open alongside the 2023 Australian Open.

Currently placed 36th in the world after a limited schedule since his second-round departure at the US Open this past summer, he stated continuous medical care has begun yielding positive results.

"I'm most excited lies in seeing how my training responds during regular practice concerning my injury," commented Tsitsipas.

"My primary worry was whether I was able to finish an encounter," he added, explaining the pain plagued him "over the last half a year or more."

"I kept asking, 'Can I compete in another match pain-free?'"

"It was genuinely scary after the defeat at the US Open [to Germany's Daniel Altmaier]. I could not to move for two days. That is the moment begin to question your career's future."

He also reported being content with the present treatment regimen after finishing an extended period of pre-season training completely pain-free.

His next appearance with the Greek team 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 Australian Open.

"The greatest victory next season would be to not have concerns over completing bouts," he expressed.

"It provides fantastic feedback realizing you completed a pre-season without pain – I hope it continues. I want to deliver in 2026 and at the United Cup.

"The effort is invested. The most important thing is total belief that I can return to my previous level. I will try all means to make it happen."