“I’m going to do interviews” – Tsitsipas begins his search for a new coach
The Greek player parted ways with his father after an early exit from the National Bank Open last week
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After his defeat in the first round of the Montreal Masters against Kei Nishikori, Stefanos Tsitsipas decided to part ways with his long-time coach, his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas. Now, he is looking for someone who can take him back to his best level – and beyond.
His first tournament without a coach, in Cincinnati, didn’t turn out to be a great success either. The Greek, ranked 11th in the world, edged past Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round before losing to Britain’s Jack Draper, despite having served for the match in the last set.
I will organise interviews with coaches
Stefanos Tsitsipas
In Cincinnati, he has been accompanied by the Greek Davis Cup coach, Dimitris Chatzinikolaou. While he appreciated Dimitris’ help, Tsitsipas is still looking for a full-time coach.
He doesn’t yet have a clear idea of how he wants to proceed, but he’s explained a bit about his approach to Dutch news outlet, Ziggo Sport.
“I’m going to try to do interviews with different coaches. I will arrange the interview with some of those who apply,” the Greek explained.
“I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to go about deciding which coach I’m going to choose. So it’s something that’s uncertain at the moment. But I’m glad that Dimitris came to help me. I’ve known him all my life, since I was a little boy.”
After his loss against Draper, in the mixed zone, Tsitsipas also indicated that his future coach will need to offer long-term stability.
“The right people adapt, they work for you, and they make things work around you. Once you find these people, it’s a big relief for your tennis because you’re able to communicate with them in the best way.
“You are able to co-ordinate your tennis level, which is improving, and your mental state is also improving. […] I just want to go as high as I can and work with the right people who know how to guide me and how to add wisdom to my game.”
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