By Richard Pagliaro | Friday, May 26, 2023
Splitting with coach Mark Philippoussis was a mutual choice, says Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The 2021 Roland Garros runner-up stated his want to streamline his group and simplify his tactical strategy have been components within the choice, too. Apostolos Tsitsipas, Stefanos’ father, stays his coach.
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Former Wimbledon finalist Philippoussis helped information Tsitsipas to the Australian Open remaining final January.
The choice to half firm along with his coach every week earlier than the beginning of Roland Garros might recommend instability. However assembly the media in Paris right now, Tsitsipas stated with regards to teaching, much less is extra at this level in his profession.
“It’s never easy having two coaches on the court,” Tsitsipas stated. “I know they are there to help and give the best they can, and provide for me. But sometimes it can get quite kind of hectic having two coaches share opinions.
“I’m at a part of my profession in life the place I would like one coach that may present all the knowledge, all of the evaluation, all the issues that I’m searching for to enhance my recreation. Less is extra, in my view.”
Two-time major finalist Philippoussis was trying to help Tsitsipas sharpen his slice backhand, bolster his return game and impose his transition skills more often. However, in practices Apostolos Tsitsipas, Philippoussis, and Tsitsipas’ mother, Julia, a former WTA pro, were offering opinions and advice.
Ultimately, Stefanos Tsitsipas suggested he isn’t seeking a new coach believing simplicity can create serenity on his team.
“I really feel like there are lots of people I might usher in my group that might assist for positive by sharing their ideas and opinions about what can I do higher and the way can I do it higher,” Tsitsipas said. “But it is extremely vital to stay with few folks, in my view, and make that work, as a result of when you’ve gotten lots of people round you, it could possibly get very draining to your psychological vitality, too.
“So that is also one of the reasons.”
The two-time Monte-Carlo champion will want all his vitality for Paris.
The fifth-seeded Greek, who will face Czech left-hander Jiri Vesely in his Roland Garros opener, resides in the identical quarter of the draw as world No. 1 and nemesis Carlos Alcaraz.
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