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Stefanos Tsitsipas discusses father-son coaching dynamics after split

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:06 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Stefanos Tsitsipas discusses father-son coaching dynamics after split

Summary

Stefanos Tsitsipas spoke about ending his coaching relationship with his father, Apostolos, while preparing for upcoming matches at the Canadian Open. He expressed admiration for Ben Shelton's relationship with his father, Bryan, calling it a perfect example of such a dynamic. Tsitsipas emphasized that father-son coaching pairs are rare on the ATP Tour and acknowledged the emotional challenges they present. Following a first-round win over Martin Damm Jr. in Montreal, Tsitsipas is set to face João Fonseca in the next round.

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By the Numbers

•Tsitsipas ended coaching with father Apostolos, now working with Thomas Perrin.
•He praised Ben Shelton's father-son dynamic as the ideal example.
•Tsitsipas won against Martin Damm Jr. 6-4, 6-4 in first round.
•He will compete against No. 22 seed João Fonseca next.
•Tsitsipas admitted he should have made coaching changes earlier.

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7:06 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s a Heavy Relationship’ – Stefanos Tsitsipas Discloses Envy Over Ben Shelton’s Dynamic With His Father

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Stefanos Tsitsipas has opened up about his decision to end his coaching relationship with his father, Apostolos, while shedding light on his current partnership with coach Thomas Perrin. The Greek also highlighted the unique challenge of father-son coaching dynamics, while expressing his admiration for Ben Shelton’s partnership with his father, Bryan.
— Yahoo Sports

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