Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has decided to part ways with his father, Apostolos, as his coach. The 25-year-old, who was once ranked third in the world and is currently 11th, announced the decision on Friday, just a day after his loss to former Japanese world number four Kei Nishikori in the second round of the Canadian Open.
Key Points:
- Reason for the Split: Tsitsipas cited dissatisfaction with his father’s coaching style after his 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Nishikori. Despite their successful partnership over the years, Tsitsipas felt it was time for a change.
- Apostolos’s Role: Although Apostolos will no longer serve as his coach, he will continue to travel with Tsitsipas, providing support and assistance off the court.
- Tsitsipas’s Statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my cooperation with my father as a coach has come to an end. I prefer to keep my father in his role as a father, and only as a father,” Tsitsipas shared on social media platform X.
Future Plans:
- Coaching Uncertainty: Tsitsipas has not yet decided who will take over as his new coach. He acknowledged the success he and his father achieved together but is now considering his next steps.
Recent Performance:
- Olympics Performance: Tsitsipas recently reached the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he lost to eventual gold medalist Novak Djokovic.
This move marks a significant shift in Tsitsipas’s career as he navigates the challenges of maintaining his form and achieving further success on the tennis circuit.
