Stefanos Tsitsipas has explained his decision to remove his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, from his coaching team, saying he has reached a stage in his career where he wants greater control over his decisions.<\/h3>\n
Apostolos coached Tsitsipas for most of his professional career, helping him rise to world No. 3, win the 2019 ATP Finals and reach two Grand Slam finals.<\/p>\n However, their professional relationship has gone through several changes. Tsitsipas first ended the partnership in August 2024 before bringing his father back into the team in July 2025.<\/p>\n The second stint lasted less than a year. Ahead of Wimbledon this season, Tsitsipas appointed Thomas Perrin as his day-to-day coach, with Patrick Mouratoglou also becoming involved with the team.<\/p>\n Speaking to Kate Mackz, Tsitsipas said working with a parent created a complicated dynamic as his career developed.<\/p>\n He acknowledged the sacrifices his father made to support his tennis career but explained that he now wants to make more of his own decisions.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to do it my way. I feel like I\u2019m an adult now,\u201d Tsitsipas said.<\/p>\n He added that the decision had been discussed with his father and that their relationship remains important to him.<\/p>\n Tsitsipas had previously made a similar point at the Cincinnati Open, saying that at 28, he felt it was the right time to take greater ownership of his career.<\/p>\n The change in coaching has already delivered a major result, with Tsitsipas winning the Swiss Open in Gstaad in July to end a 16-month wait for an ATP title.<\/p>\n His form became inconsistent afterward, with early exits in Washington, Montreal, Cincinnati and Winston-Salem.<\/p>\n He then reached the fourth round of the US Open for the first time after defeating Arthur Fils, Lloyd Harris and Jiri Lehecka. Ben Shelton ended his run with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 victory.<\/p>\n During the US Open, Tsitsipas said his new coaching team had helped him establish clearer boundaries around his tennis.<\/p>\n The Greek is currently ranked No. 44 and is attempting to climb back towards the top of the ATP rankings.<\/p>\n At the Japan Open, Tsitsipas came through qualifying and defeated Yoshihito Nishioka and Rinky Hijikata before beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round.<\/p>\n He then faced world No. 18 Valentin Vacherot, who defeated Tsitsipas in Tokyo.<\/p>\n Tsitsipas\u2019 latest coaching change marks a new phase of his career, with the former world No. 3 seeking greater independence while maintaining his close relationship with his father.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1000241185-1024x976.webp)
<\/source><\/picture>Tsitsipas wants greater independence<\/h3>\n
New coaching setup produces early results<\/h3>\n