Stefanos Tsitsipas pulls out of Vienna's Erste Bank Open due to chronic lower back injury

Overview

• Stefanos Tsitsipas is on the process of recovering from his chronic lower back injury, which has led to him pulling out of the Erste Bank Open
• During the Shanghai Open 2025, the Greek had confirmed that he had not undergone a back surgery for his injury
• The star player hoped to be able to play for his best abilities given how challenging back injuries could be

Stefanos Tsitsipas is on the process of recovering from his chronic lower back injury, which has led to him pulling out of the Erste Bank Open. During the Shanghai Open 2025, the Greek had confirmed that he had not undergone a back surgery for his injury. The star player hoped to be able to play for his best abilities given how challenging back injuries could be.

It was rumored that Tsitsipas had undergone a back surgery for his injury. However, during the Shanghai Open, Stefanos confirmed that it was not the case. "In light of recent reports, I would like to clarify that I have not undergone back surgery and I am doing well. It was a special type of examination," Tsitsipas had said.

The Greek added that his focus would be to limit himself from playing certain shots due to his injury and play without any pain. Following the special treatment, Tsitsipas wanted to know how his back would react during his matches.

"I would definitely like to see a few matches in a row without back pain," - Stefanos Tstitsipas

"My focus would be a combination of seeing what my back allows me to do now and reconnecting a little bit with the wins. Top of my list right now, I would definitely like to see a few matches in a row without back pain...," Tsitsipas said in Shanghai.

"I won’t go into details, but it’s something that did help me a lot. I readjusted and fixed my back. So I'm just waiting to see how that responds in matches and how I'm able to compete in a much more healthy state," the Greek added in his statement.