Stefanos Tsitsipas parts ways with father, hires new coach before Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Stefanos Tsitsipas announced a significant coaching change just ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, parting ways with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas. He revealed that the decision was permanent, citing a need for a fresh start in their relationship. Tsitsipas has struggled this year, dropping to No. 88 in the ATP Rankings with a 16-14 record. He has yet to win a title since February 2025. Thomas Perrin will take over as his new coach, aiming to reverse Tsitsipas’s declining form. This collaboration will initially be assessed until the end of the year.
- •Tsitsipas drops to No. 88 in ATP Rankings ahead of Wimbledon.
- •He parts ways with his father for a permanent coaching change.
- •Tsitsipas has not reached an ATP Tour final since early 2025.
- •Thomas Perrin, from Mouratoglou's academy, becomes his new coach.
- •Tsitsipas's first match at Wimbledon is against Hugo Gaston on Monday.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘My Father Needs Different Things’ – Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Comments on Hiring New Coach After Stunning Split Ahead of Wimbledon
"Stefanos Tsitsipas is starting a new era without his father at the helm. The 27-year-old dropped the bombshell news on the eve of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where he will look to rediscover his form after a dismal start to the year.
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