Stefanos Tsitsipas: ATP Finals 2019 winner's fact file

Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Dominic Thiem beat to win the ATP Finals, his fourth career title and third of 2019. This was the Greek's first Tour Finals title.

Stefanos Tsitsipas (with the trophy in centre) can speak three languages and idolises Roger Federer.

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Dominic Thiem 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-6 (4) in an epic final of the ATP Finals 2019 at the O2 Arena in London to lift his career's biggest trophy till date.

To celebrate his success, Sportstar  presents all you need to know about the Greek tennis sensation.

Name: Stefanos Tsitsipas

Date of Birth: August 12, 1998

Age: 21

Weight: 85kg

Height: 6'4'' (193cm)

Place of Birth: Athens, Greece

Place of Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco

Turned Pro: 2016

Plays: Right-Handed, One-Handed Backhand

Coach: Father Apostolos Tsitsipas

Career win-loss record (singles): 101-61

Indoor win-loss record (singles): 12-4

Career Titles (singles): 3

Current Ranking: 6

Highest Rank: 5 (August 5, 2019)

Favourite Service: Grass

Favourite shot: Forehand

Favourite Tournament: Wimbledon

Nickname: Stef

Started playing tennis when: aged 3

Idol: Roger Federer

Languages known: Greek, Russian and English

Hobbies: Photography, table tennis, video games, swimming and movies

Fan of: Olympiakos football and basketball teams.

Major Titles:

2018- Stockholm

2019- Marseille, Estoril, ATP World Tour Finals

 

Stefanos Tsitsipas' best performances at Grand Slams :

Australian Open: Semifinal (2019)

French Open: Round 4 (2019)

Wimbledon: Round 4 (2018)

U.S. Open: Round 2 (2018)

Source of information: ATP