Stefanos Tsitsipas underwent surgery on his right elbow in Switzerland and is expected to be back in action in a couple of weeks. He posted a picture from the hospital bed and shared a message with his fans.

Tsitsipas said:

Things often get tougher before they get easier but with each struggle we get an opportunity to create our own unique story.

Some days life is all about your dreams, hopes and visions for the future. There are also days where life is just about putting one foot in front of the other and that’s okay too.

To all the fans, thank you for your continuous support and encouragement.

Focused on a healthier and happier future.

Next stop, pre-season in Dubai two weeks from now and then looking forwards to Australia.

Though Tsitsipas didn’t win a grand slam in 2021, he still had a great season. He reached the semifinals at the Australian Open and the finals at the French Open. He finished the year ranked world number 3, behind Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.