Perth, Australia, Jan 1, 2026 (AFP) - Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025

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Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday he seriously considered retiring from tennis in the depths of a struggle with serious back pain during much of the 2025 season. But the former world number three, now ranked 36th after playing just two Davis Cup matches since a second-round exit at the US Open, said his ongoing medical treatment appeared to be paying dividends. "I'm most excited to see how my actual training responds with regard to my back," th......

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