Tsitsipas, on his new partnership with his father: "I want us to be more intelligent and honest"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 27 Jul 2025 | 20.23

Tsitsipas, on his new partnership with his father: "I want us to be smarter and more honest". Photo: Gettyimages

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"It's been a rollercoaster, I won't lie", that's how clear Stefanos Tsitsipas has been on his arrival in Toronto, where he will kick off his North American hard court swing. The Greek has had a crazy July. From his collaboration start with Goran Ivanisevic, his early Wimbledon exit, the Croatian's outburst and subsequent dismissal, to the exchange of statements between them. And to cap off this intense month, the Athenian has decided that his father Apostolos will take over the reins of the team once again.

The abrupt way in which their relationship ended last year surprised everyone. In fact, his father disappeared from the scene for six months until he was seen accompanying his son, as a father and not a coach, in Monte Carlo and Barcelona. And after Stefanos' breakdown with Ivanisevic, Apostolos comes to the rescue. As the Croatian stated at the end of their collaboration: "The only one who can train him is his father."

Physically and mentally recovered

Regarding all that has transpired this month, Tsitsipas spoke at the 'media day' of the Toronto ATP, in statements picked up by ZiggoSport. "I feel good. I've been through a lot these two weeks, and taking some time off the court has helped me a lot. I had time to reflect on many things, work on my body, visit specialists, doctors. In general, people who can really help me," he hints, possibly directed towards Ivanisevic, who claimed "he had never seen a player with worse physical conditions."

The world No. 29 stated that he is surprised by his physical recovery: "I feel better and better. Three weeks ago, I couldn't have imagined being in the position I am now because I was in very bad shape, especially physically. But when your physique isn't there, it affects everything else. In a situation like this, I had to be strong, but I'm happy to be here."

The Greek often resorts to philosophy to explain his emotions, and this time is no exception, although he also self-criticizes: "There have been many changes, even if not all have been made public. I've been a thunderstorm battling emotions and decisions every day. Finally, I can say that everything has calmed down, and everything is going the way I want, and I'm happy to do it, despite the mistakes I've had to make. I accept my mistakes, but I want to turn the page."

Lastly, he had no issues explaining the ending of his relationship with his father and why he has decided to reunite with him after their traumatic separation: "It was a very complicated and unexpected ending with him. He brought me to a point last year where I didn't recognize myself, there are many things I regret and don't want to repeat, because my reaction and behavior weren't mature. It wasn't me; it made me lose control. But since then, we've talked a lot, spent many weeks together. He has accompanied me to some tournaments, not as my coach, but as a father. We've been lucky to talk and discuss things."

"I have to be strict with him; sometimes he wants to do many things his way with me. I am now trying to recalibrate this and make him understand that certain things have to be done the way I want them to happen, and I believe this relationship deserves much more than what we've done in the past two years. I want there to be more wisdom, more intelligence in how we communicate and be completely honest," concludes Tsitsipas, who turns to his father to overcome his major athletic crisis.

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