The Greek tennis star has taken the unusual step of criticising his father and his coach in Montreal.
Stefanos Tsitisipas has spoken of his disappointment after calling out both his father and his coach following his shock exit from the Canadian Open in Montreal.
Stefanos Tsitisipas was knocked out of the Canadian Open in Montreal
Stefanos Tsitisipas has spoken of his disappointment after calling out both his father and his coach following his shock exit from the Canadian Open in Montreal.
The Greek tennis star, ranked 11th in the world, was dumped out of the tournament by Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori, who won 6-4, 6-4 in their first-round clash.
Tsitsipas was seen remonstrating with his father Apostolos, who also operates as his coach, during the match at one stage. And Tsitsipas took aim at his dad for refusing to listen to his feedback, adding he was “really disappointed” with his behaviour.
Stefanos Tsitsipas fell to a shock defeat to Kei Nishikori
“I’ve already been complaining to my coach about it [not being able to perform with his forehand] for the last four or five days,” Tsitsipas said. “That was also the reason why I had a confrontation with him during the match, I’m not used to it.
“For me an ATP Master 1000 match is an important match. I need and I deserve a coach that listens to me and hears my feedback as a player.
“My father hasn’t been very smart or very good at handling those situations, it’s not the first time he has done that. I’m really disappointed at him.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ relationship with his father Apostolos has becoming increasingly strained
Tsitsipas has already moved to remove his dad as his coach once already, with the pair parting ways in 2023 after he hired former pro Mark Philippoussis, who had worked with the team on a trial basis.
That change in personnel came after reports of tension between Tsitsipas and his team, as he has previously smacked balls and smashed rackets near his dad. However, Philippoussis was sacked just two months later and the Greek, 25, claimed his father was “here to stay”.
But now, he doesn’t appear to be so certain after refusing to confirm whether he would consider replacing his father for a second time.
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