{"id":374341,"date":"2026-01-17T01:36:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T01:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/374341\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T01:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T01:36:14","slug":"spinal-injuries-affect-the-brain-too-ahead-of-australian-open-2026-tennistemple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/374341\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Spinal Injuries Affect the Brain Too’ Ahead of Australian Open 2026 \u2022 TennisTemple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a tough 2025 season, Stefanos Tsitsipas approaches the 2026 Australian Open with a radically different mindset.<\/p>\n

\"Tsitsipas <\/p>\n

\u00a9 Photo by ELSA \/ GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA \/ Getty Images via AFP<\/p>\n

\"Arthur <\/p>\n

1 min to read<\/p>\n

On the eve of the 2026 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season, the 2023 finalist is no longer talking about rankings, pressure, or numerical goals.<\/p>\n

Indeed, during his media day in Melbourne, the Greek appeared serene.<\/p>\n

Tsitsipas Wants a 2026 Season Without Doubts or Hesitation<\/p>\n

“Each year brings different ideas and aspirations. I hope it will be a healthy 2026, where I can demand the maximum from myself without any doubt about my ability to perform.<\/p>\n

I am very grateful to the doctors and my team. They have allowed me to regain my original form. When I see myself in this state, I love tennis, whether it goes well or not. At least, I have feedback.”<\/p>\n

When the Back Attacks the Mind Too<\/p>\n

Finally, Tsitsipas is particularly transparent about the mental impact of his back injury:<\/p>\n

“Spinal injuries affect the brain too. It’s no joke. I had reached a point where I wasn’t even prioritizing results anymore.<\/p>\n

But this year, I just want to go out on the court, compete, and enjoy the competition. And if something prevents me from competing, I will prioritize it, even if there are consequences.”<\/p>\n

He will face Japanese player Shintaro Mochizuki (world No. 112) in the first round.<\/p>\n

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