Stefanos Tsitsipas announces the break-up with his father as coach

Mónica Barberán Munera | 9 Aug 2024 | 16.22

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Apostolos Tsitsipas 2024. Photo: Getty

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Perhaps this decision did not come as a surprise after the moments experienced in Stefanos Tsitsipas's last match at the Montreal ATP. The Greek ended up expelling his father and coach, Apostolos, from the box after a serious argument regarding some issues with his string tension. Stefanos ended up losing the match and, during the press conference, openly admitted feeling disappointed with his coach for not listening to his complaints. Now, Stefanos himself has announced that his working relationship with his father has come to an end.

The Greek shared the news with the world a few minutes ago through his social media channels, making it clear that his father will continue to travel with him even though they are no longer player/coach. He emphasized that the decision was mutual and carefully considered. Stefanos confessed that he did not recognize himself when he yelled at his father during the match, something he does not want to happen again. For this reason, he thanked his father for all the years of learning but believes it is time to explore other options. However, he has not yet confirmed who his new coach will be because, as he explains, he has not thought about it yet.

Stefanos's Words and Gratitude to His Father for Their Successful Relationship

"It is with great sadness that I inform you that my collaboration with my father as a coach has come to an end. I prefer to keep my father in his role strictly as a father. Philosophy teaches us that wisdom comes from understanding our limits and recognizing our mistakes. In my case, I realized I was wrong to talk to my father in that way. Tennis is not just a match, a shot, or a mere few seconds of performance; it is a long journey filled with emotions, pressures, and expectations. At that moment of frustration, there were many mistakes and errors on both the part of my coach and my father. As an introvert, I tend to suppress my emotions and accumulate them until reaching a breaking point. I consider myself patient, so reacting in this way left me in shock.

My behavior on the court was unacceptable, and I am disappointed to have shown a dark side of myself. When I feel disrespected, judged, or emotionally attacked, I tend to lose control over my words, which goes against my values as a human being. I lost control and could not see clearly ahead of me. My father has been trying for the past few years to train me, raise me in the right way, and provide me with knowledge and wisdom, both on and off the court. I thank him for that, for the sacrifices, the pain, and the suffering he endured to make this effort a success. From now on, his role will remain within the boundaries of a father and nothing more.

My father will continue to travel with me and will be there to support and assist me off the court as I have always wanted. I have entrusted him with the coaching position for many years, and I believe our collaboration has been a success. I am not sure who will take his place, and I am not yet in a position to decide. What I do know is that it is time to let this chapter and phase close and try to write a new one. We both agree on that and look forward to focusing first on our human side and then on the rest. Acknowledging my mistakes and striving to improve is part of my journey as an athlete, and I assure you that I will continue to work hard to better myself, both on and off the court. I hope this experience serves as a lesson for me and for all those struggling to find the right balance in their lives."

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