The U.S. Open kicked off today in New York City, where fans are enjoying the final Grand Slam tournament of the year featuring the best tennis players worldwide. Among them, Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas is not only focusing on his game but also exploring his passion for photography.
Tsitsipas is known for his keen eye on the court, which has translated into an artistic perspective off the court. He has learned to embrace the imperfections in both his photography and his tennis, shifting his focus from achieving perfection to capturing meaningful moments.
Inspired by YouTuber Casey Neistat, Tsitsipas began his photography journey in 2016 after purchasing his first camera. He aimed to share his life experiences similar to Neistat’s daily vlogs, recognizing a lack of tennis players engaging in this medium.
The 11th-ranked Tsitsipas has utilized his YouTube channel to document various adventures, from hiking in the Swiss Alps to his victory at the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters earlier this year. He believes that this creative outlet has contributed to his personal development, making him more sophisticated and intellectual beyond just tennis.
Remarkably, the year he started vlogging, he consistently reached at least the quarterfinals in every tournament he participated in. French tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who previously coached Serena Williams, supports the idea that Tsitsipas’ artistic pursuits positively influence his game.
As Tsitsipas enjoys capturing images of New York’s Upper East Side and the Brooklyn Bridge, he is currently preparing for his first-round match in the U.S. Open, scheduled for Tuesday morning.