Tsitsipas reflects on his new stage without his father: "I hope it's positive"

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Stefanos Tsitsipas is facing a new stage in his life after his father, Apostolos, stopped being his coach. At the Cincinnati ATP tournament, he already has his first victory without his father, something he wants to continue achieving until he clinches the title. As the Greek player shared after that match against Struff, it wasn't easy to make the decision because you never know what might happen next. However, Stefanos expressed satisfaction and also happiness with his new collaboration with Dimitris Chatzinikolaou, the Davis Cup captain who, in principle, will be by his side until the US Open.

- About his new partnership with Chatzinikolaou

"In this sport, it's never easy to make changes, whether within the team or in any other aspect. It's always challenging when you try it, and everyone always feels a bit unsure about certain things. But at this moment, it's important to move forward and find the right solutions. I also believe it's important to focus on oneself, on what one is capable of as a player, and not to focus too much on the surroundings."

The right people adapt and make everything work for you and around you. Once you find these people, it's a great relief for your tennis because you can communicate excellently. You can coordinate in ways that ensure your tennis improves and your mental state also improves."

- Moving on from his father as coach

"Things like this offer a huge change in your perspective and in the way you perceive tennis. I truly hope it is positive and allows me to thrive in further years of my career."

- The main goal is continuous improvement

"I would definitely say there are many aspects of my game that can be improved. Of course, I'm happy to work with the best this sport has to offer and to find ways to collaborate so that these individuals try to help me as much as they can, both myself and my tennis. At the end of the day, I just want to make the most of my career, work with the right people who know how to guide me and add tennis wisdom to my game."

- Did he seek advice from Paula Badosa?

"I have always spoken highly of her because she has been there in my toughest moments and has always been compassionate. She has always been a shoulder to lean on when there have been moments like this. It was a completely personal decision, she didn't influence me. It was hard to make, and actually, I didn't ask her for advice, which I suppose would have been normal when you're in a relationship. I felt it was something I perhaps had to think about on my own and process it in my own mind and on my own terms."

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