Stefanos Tsitsipas discusses split with father as coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Stefanos Tsitsipas detailed his decision to remove his father, Apostolos, from his coaching team, a move made ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. After briefly parting ways in August 2024, they reunited in July 2025 and worked together for nearly a year. Tsitsipas expressed a desire for more control over his career and has since appointed Patrick Mouratoglou and Thomas Perrin to his coaching staff. The changes have led to a title at the Swiss Open and a fourth-round finish at the US Open. Tsitsipas is currently active at the Japan Open, where he advanced to the second round after qualifying.
- •Tsitsipas ranked 44th in the world as of October 1, 2026.
- •Split with father occurred for the second time in late June 2026.
- •Appointed Patrick Mouratoglou and Thomas Perrin as new coaches.
- •Won first title in 16 months at the Swiss Open after coaching changes.
- •Currently competing at the Japan Open after qualifying for the second round.
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"Stefanos Tsitsipas still has a lot of work to do to get back to the level that saw him reach Grand Slam finals, but he...
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