Stefanos Tsitsipas issues shock hint, harsh words about father after Montreal drama

Stefanos Tsitsipas did not sugarcoat something or attempt to cover that he was sad together with his father Apostolos following the Montreal Masters drama because the Greek tennis star issued some harsh phrases about his father and even hinted {that a} teaching change could also be within the playing cards. 

On Thursday, No. 8 seed Tsitsipas crashed out of Montreal in his opening match after Kei Nishikori – who’s now ranked at No. 576 on the earth – handed the Greek a 6-4 6-4 loss. 

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However one way or the other Tsitsipas struggling a shock loss and exiting Montreal early wasn’t the worst factor that occurred on Thursday as he received right into a tense second together with his father and that made the headlines even earlier than the match was completed. Through the first set, Tsitsipas received aggravated together with his father to the purpose the place he wished him to go away. And Petros did not make any effort to alter his son’s thoughts, leaving the stadium shortly after. 

Later, the 25-year-old Greek accused his father of “not being very sensible” in relation to listening to what he has to say or what he wants in sure moments.

“I’ve already been complaining to my coach about it for the final four-five days. That was additionally the explanation why I had a confrontation with him in the course of the match, I’m not used to it. For me, an ATP Grasp 1000 match is a crucial match. I would like and I deserve a coach that listens to me and hears my suggestions as a participant. My father hasn’t been very sensible or superb at dealing with these conditions, it’s not the primary time he has carried out that. I’m actually dissatisfied at him,” Tsitsipas stated in regards to the incident.

Might Tsitsipas actually hearth his father?

After making some harsh feedback about his father and really brazenly voicing his displeasure with him, the two-time Grand Slam finalist himself talked about {that a} teaching change could occur. 

Since mainly the beginning of his profession, Tsitsipas has been working together with his father. And though there had been rumors over time that not every part was nice of their relationship, they’re nonetheless a duo. However which will quickly change. 

“I actually don’t know proper now if I’d contemplate any modifications, however I’m actually dissatisfied. A very powerful factor for a participant is to have direct and good suggestions from a coach. The coach isn’t the one holding a racket. The participant is the one making an attempt to execute a recreation plan. It’s a collaborative work that you simply put in collectively. It needs to be reciprocal to ensure that me to attempt to develop my tennis. It’s one thing I don’t wish to get caught at that,” Tsitsipas added. 

Tsitsipas decreased his father’s position final yr but it surely was just for a brief time frame

After splitting with Mark Philippoussis within the spring of 2023, Tsitsipas made some fascinating teaching decisions within the subsequent a number of months. Shortly after Wimbledon, he determined to get again to working with Philippoussis after which it was indicated that Apostolos would have his position decreased however be part of them for the US Open. 

However then shortly after the US Open, Tsitsipas once more parted methods and received again to working together with his father full-time. On the time, the Greek tennis star stated he felt like he “misplaced my id” whereas he wasn’t working with Apostolos.

“Mark Philippoussis isn’t a part of the crew anymore. I wished to strive with a coach and wished to see how that may work. It was a little bit bit off tune in some ways. Not having the presence of my dad there felt like I used to be form of shedding part of my id as a participant. I wasn’t capable of simply alter to the brand new kind or method or teachings or methodology that have been utilized by Mark who I admired and appreciated watching rather a lot on TV after I method youthful,” Tsitsipas stated on the time.

“My dad has at all times been subsequent to me. Even when he was not there and other people see him, he was at all times there digitally. He’s right here to remain. I’ve no intention of ever altering my dad or pushing him away. Persons are at all times going to attempt to create rumors or attempt to destroy what you’ve gotten with somebody that’s actually near you in any method or kind. He’s somebody that can not be excluded.”

Subsequent week, Tsitsipas is slated to return to motion on the Cincinnati Masters and will probably be fascinating to see if his father Apostolos can even be part of him there.