Paula Badosa asked the Australian Open crowd to give a round of applause for her boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas, who is “not having the best moment” in Melbourne. Tsitsipas, a runner-up in 2023, crashed out of the opening Grand Slam of the year to American star Alex Michelsen on the second day of the tournament.

American tennis player Alex Michelsen defeated Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was the first big name to fall when he lost his first round match at the 2025 Australian Open to unseeded Alex Michelsen.

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 simply said karma hit me as he was well beaten 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in favour of the rising American, Alex Michelsen at the Australian Open.

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,

T he first big upset of the 2025 Australian Open landed on just the second day of the competition, as the men's tournament saw 2023 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas crash out in his op

Stefanos Tsitsipas and brother petros withdraw from Australian Open doubles. The Tsitsipas brothers earned direct entry into the doubles draw, securing the 32nd spot based on their combined ranking at the close of the 2024 season.