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Stefanos Tsitsipas news
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The gist
Stefanos Tsitsipas reached his first US Open fourth round, beating Jiri Lehecka. He's the last one-handed backhand player left, defending a 150-year streak.
Background
Tsitsipas, a former world No. 3, struggled with form and a back injury over the past 18 months, dropping outside the top 50. He split with his father-coach in June 2026 and began working with Patrick Mouratoglou and Thomas Perrin, which has revived his game at the US Open.
How it unfolded
- Aug 31, 2026Tsitsipas defeated Arthur Fils in the first round, his first win at the US Open this year.
- Sep 2, 2026He beat Lloyd Harris in the second round, reaching the third round of a major for the first time since 2024.
- Sep 4, 2026Tsitsipas defeated Jiri Lehecka to reach the fourth round, his best US Open result ever.
- Sep 5, 2026He tweeted about saving the 150-year one-handed backhand streak after Shapovalov's exit.
Who’s saying what
- Tsitsipas
- He said he's never had support like this in New York and feels embraced by the crowd.
- ATP
- The ATP notes Tsitsipas is the only man with a one-handed backhand left in the draw, carrying a 150-year legacy.