Imagine a world where an aggressive athlete and a gentle philosopher co-exist in perfect harmony. Welcome to the world of Stefanos Tsitsipas, a player whose wisdom echoes beyond the court. Perhaps it is his impactful insights, along with his talent and skill, that have made him the first Greek player to enter the quarterfinals at the Olympics, inspiring fans worldwide. Coco Gauff‘s coach and Paula Badosa are just two of the many mesmerized by not only his tennis games but his profound quotes too, wondering: what is the secret behind the tennis titan’s thoughtful musings?

“In the quiet battles you fight alone, remember you’re sculpting a stronger self. Every struggle is a step toward inner peace,” Stefanos Tsitsipas wrote on X on June 25, five days after losing in the Round of 16 match in the Halle Open. More tweets followed in the next few days. One reads, “Classy is when you have a lot to say but choose to remain silent in front of fools.” However, not all his tweets have a melancholic note to it. The former World No. 3 also slides in some jokes in between to lighten up the mood of his followers. His post about the inevitable connection between tan lines and tennis players is one such example of that. 

The 25-year-old player might have made his thoughts vivid but has not given any hint about their origins. Naturally, this has created a flurry of speculation among his fans and colleagues. His girlfriend, Paula Badosa, is one of them. But even she does not have a slight inkling about it, much like Coco Gauff’s coach, Brad Gilbert. For him, this is also a matter of absolute amazement! 

Gilbert, who often posts his candid remarks on various significant topics in tennis, could not fathom how Tsitsipas comes up with such quotes. He ultimately concluded that it must be the “philosophical” side of Stefanos Tsitsipas. If we take a look at Badosa’s X feed, we might not find a similar pattern, but it seems she is not entirely immune from Tsitsipas’ infectious energy of posting some quotes. 

On July 23, her thoughts on “if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change,” further alluded to it. But for Gilbert, it is a place to voice his opinions on some important issues in tennis. From revealing his frustration with the need for a more digital approach to the game of tennis to sharing his afterthoughts following a match, he speaks his mind on the platform. But when it comes to Stefanos Tsitsipas, his ideas are quite different, and he is aware of it too!

Stefanos Tsitsipas justifies his romantic nature through a historical approach

Apart from sharing his reflections on social media, Tsitsipas has garnered a reputation for doing the same during press conferences too. Sometimes, the Greek athlete’s reflections are not well-received by fans, with some pointing out that those quotes are copy-pasted from the internet. One even wrote, “🤦‍♂️you literally tweet something almost every day,” on his June 25 post on X about how to remain “classy.” 

However, the Monte Carlo Masters winner once cleared the air through a statement.“I am philosophical, I come from a country with a history of philosophy and I don’t know if I was Pythagoras or Socrates in my previous life, but I wouldn’t mind being either one.”

While the origin of his ideas still remains a mystery, Stefanos Tsitsipas will continue to share his opinions either way. Nevertheless, his current focus is playing well in Paris, a place known for its romanticism. And maybe we will find one more quote related to it soon!