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The tennis professional disclosed he thought about quitting the sport because of debilitating back issues throughout the season.

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

Now ranked 36th in the world following minimal competition since his second-round departure at the US Open in August, he stated that ongoing treatment is finally showing positive results.

"My greatest anticipation is to observe how my body responds during regular practice with regard to my back," said Tsitsipas.

"My primary worry centered on if I could complete a match," the athlete continued, noting the injury had troubled him "for the past half a year or more."

"I would wonder, 'Can I compete another contest pain-free?'"

"It was genuinely scary following the loss at the US Open [to Germany's Daniel Altmaier]. I could not to walk for 48 hours. That is the moment begin to question the path ahead."

He also reported being content with the present treatment regimen following the completion of five weeks of off-season preparation completely pain-free.

His next appearance for Greece in the United Cup, where they face Naomi Osaka's Japan and the British team captained by Raducanu. The tournament takes place in Perth and Sydney from 2 to 11 January, the week preceding the Australian Open.

"My main goal next season would be to not have concerns about finishing matches," he stated.

"It is incredibly encouraging to know you completed an off-season in good health – I wish for it to last. I aim to perform during the upcoming season and for the United Cup.

"The effort is invested. The crucial element is complete faith in my ability to get back to my previous level. I will attempt everything to achieve that."