Stefanos Tsitsipas reunites with his father after split with coach Goran Ivanisevic

Ivanisevic’s coaching stint with Stefanos Tsitsipas lasted just two months.

Nearly a year after their controversial break-up Stefanos Tsitsipas has once again called upon his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas to coach him for potentially the rest of the season. The two have had a very messy past, which involves verbal confrontations and public spats on court, during live matches.

At the Montreal Open, on August 8, 2024, Tsitsipas found himself trailing 2-5 in the first set to Kei Nishikori, when he had an argument with his father. The Greek went on to criticize his father’s coaching, stating he needed a coach who listened to his feedback. The very next day, they split-up.

“I need and I deserve a coach that listens to me and hears my feedback as a player, My father hasn’t been very smart or very good at handling those situations, it’s not the first time he has done that. I’m really disappointed at him,” said Tsitsipas after his opening-round exit from Canadian Open 2024.

However, things have come a long way since, and recent developments have left Tsitsipas with no other option but to rely on the man who “first believed” in him. Taking to his Instagram, he announced his decision stating:

“Some journeys have a way of circling back to where they began. After some time apart, I’ve reunited with the person who first believed in me—my father. I’m grateful to share the court and the road ahead with him once again. We’ve been through ever chapter of this journey together, and this next one feels right. Sometimes, coming home is the boldest step forward,” the 26-year-old claimed.

Tsitsipas’ tenure with Goran Ivanisevic

Ivanisevic slammed Tsitsipas for his casual approach to tennis and went on to make some outrageous comments in a podcast, slamming the Greek for his poor fitness and inability to work hard on himself. The duo’s partnership lasted for just three months, with Tsitsipas’ opening round loss at Wimbledon 2025 being their last match together.

Shortly after the Croatian’s statements, he was sacked by the two-time Grand Slam finalist, who was understandably unhappy with his coach’s words.

Also Read: Goran Ivanisevic lashes out at Stefanos Tsitsipas after his early exit from Wimbledon 2025

Tsitsipas’ current form

The 26-year-old’s poor run of form extended to the Canadian Masters, where he bowed out in the opening round itself after defeat to Australia’s Christopher O’Connell 4-6, 6-4, 2-6. This was his second consecutive exit on tour.

Having won just one match across his last four Grand Slam appearances, the Greek star’s form has been underwhelming. His on-court struggles appear compounded by reported tensions within his team and ongoing speculation about a potential split with girlfriend Paula Badosa, further fuelling his dip in performance.

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