Stefanos Tsitsipas twice smashed his racket onto his bag as he exited the Australian Open in the first round against young American Alex Michelsen. Tsitsipas, who is enduring a miserable run of Grand Slam form,

Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world No. 12, has made a startling “karma” confession following his unexpected first-round exit from the 2025 tournament. The Greek star withdrew from the men’s doubles draw, where he was set to partner with his brother Petros,

American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park.

Alex Michelsen produced the biggest win so far of his fledgling career to upset 2023 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round of the Australian Open and the first person he credited was his mom.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, once a finalist at the Australian Open, faced an unexpected first-round exit in this year’s tournament — and he believes it might be “karma."

Young American Alex Michelsen has held his nerve to send Greek crowd favourite Stefanos Tsitsipas packing in a massive first-round boilover at the Australian Open, opening up a favourable draw for top local hope, Alex de Minaur.

Stefanos Tsitsipas (No. 11) faced a surprising first-round exit against Alex Michelsen (No. 41). The American had previously defeated Tsitsipas in their only prior meeting at the Tokyo Open.

No. 11-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas will meet No. 41 Alex Michelsen in the Australian Open Round of 128 on Saturday, January 11.His last time out, Tsitsipas fell to Michelsen 6-4, 1-6, 2-6 in the