Stefanos Tsitsipas serves to Holger Rune on Stadium 1 during their fourth-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas Injury: What Happened to Stefanos Tsitsipas?

Fils is now 3-0 in his ATP Head2Head series with Tsitsipas.

Stefanos Tsitsipas serves to Holger Rune on Stadium 1 during their fourth-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025.

The seventh-seeded Arthur Fils advanced to the semi-finals at the 2025 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell after getting a walkover against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek star retired just a matter of minutes into his quarterfinal clash at the Catalonia Capital. Tsitsipas, a four-time finalist in Barcelona, was 2-0 down in the opening set before leaving the game.

Arthur Fils, the seventh-seeded Frenchman, will face the No. 2 in the ATP Rankings, Carlos Alcaraz, in the semi-finals. The Spaniard overcame Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3 in the quarterfinal to set a date with Arthur Fils. Both players recently met in the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinal and Carlos had the final laugh.

Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz Storms Into ATP Barcelona Open 2025 Semifinals With Assertive Alex de Minaur Victory

What Happened to Stefanos Tsitsipas?

Stefanos Tsitsipas entered the fixture with a pre-quarterfinal victory against Sebastian Korda in straight sets. Going into the just six minutes in the game, Tsitsipas felt uncomfortable, and the former Roland Garros finalist took a medical timeout. The world No. 16 eventually returned to the court and looked set to continue.

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just a few minutes later, Tsitsipas was still not feeling great, and his return was short-lived. The Greek star decided to call time on the game. Arthur Fils was leading 2-0 in the game, and the Frenchman qualified for the final four through a walkover. Fils is now 3-0 in his ATP Head2Head series with Tsitsipas.

“I think it’s his back, but I’m not really sure to be honest,” said Fils. “I was ready to battle for a few hours, because he is a champion and every time we play, we have tough matches. I wish him the best.”

Also Read: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Arthur Fils Head to Head Record, Preview and Prediction for Barcelona Open 2025 Quarterfinal

David Ferrer, the tournament director, confirmed that Tsitsipas had complained of back pain. According to the media outlet Punto Debreak, the four-time finalist in Barcelona experienced pain in the lower part of his back. He will undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury.

Tsitsipas’ withdrawal from the quarterfinal clash at the Barcelona Open could be a serious concern in the middle of the clay season. His availability in the Madrid Masters 1000 could be in jeopardy. The former Roland Garros finalist would look to make a comeback in the upcoming Grand Slam tournament.

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