Stefanos Tsitsipas added one of the (very) few missing line items to his career resume in Dubai on Saturday night, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-3, for the first ATP 500 title of his career.
The Greek had already won seven ATP 250s, three Masters 1000s and even an ATP Finals title, but had never won an ATP 500, despite reaching 11 previous finals at that level—and going 0-11.
But it was 12th time lucky as he outdid the Canadian in straight sets for the 12th ATP title of his career, which will also propel the former No. 3 back into the Top 10 for the first time since last May.
STEFANOS TSITSIPAS CAREER ATP TITLES BY LEVEL:
- 7 ATP 250 titles (2018 Stockholm, 2019 Marseille, 2019 Estoril, 2020 Marseille, 2021 Lyon, 2022 Mallorca, 2023 Los Cabos)
- 1 ATP 500 title (2025 Dubai)
- 3 ATP Masters 1000 titles (2021 Monte Carlo, 2022 Monte Carlo, 2024 Monte Carlo)
- 1 ATP Finals title (2019)
Now the only level of ATP title missing from Tsitsipas’ career resume is a Grand Slam title, and he’s come very close before, reaching two finals at 2021 Roland Garros and the 2023 Australian Open.
More to come…
