Surprising separation of Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas He smiled several times in the city of Los Cabos in Mexico. He hadn’t lifted a trophy in over a year, he crashed Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open, as well as against Carlos Alcaraz in the final match of the Conde de Godó Trophy in Barcelona.

At 24 years old, he is in danger of being left between two waters. Those of the ‘Big 3’, included Djokovic currently leading, and the new generation led by an extraordinary Carlos Alcaraz.

The Greek makes important decisions in his life. Her new sentimental relationship with the Spanish tennis player is well known Paula Badosa, that the best ranked in the world (No. 2) wants to improve or surpass. He spoke of healthy competition with his partner, who was going through a tough time due to a spinal injury that he was unable to successfully manage.

Even more surprising is the separation of Stefanos Tsitsipas of his father and coach Apostlesa fixture in the stands of every Athenian contested event, also often accompanied by his partner and mother of three children, the former Russian tennis player. Julia Salnikova.

“I gave him some time, which he hasn’t had since I was 12 years old. I think it’s healthy for him to take time off the track and feel refreshed again,” said Stefanos, who recovered from Australian. mark philippoussiswho he had worked with in the past as a mentor.

Now he returned, alone, without the powerful figure of the Apostle at his side. He will command Toronto and Cincinnati. The idea is to succeed the father of the tennis player, with a possible chance only at the Grand Slams.

“I love my father and I want him to be a part of this. He is still with us, on our path and journey, but this is the time to explore new things. I am open-minded and I want to learn as I am. I can maximize my career, which sometimes I felt stagnant”, confesses Stefanos.

He is looking for “a breath of fresh air, more peace and quiet. Parents can be emotional sometimes, which I understand because I can imagine how difficult it is to see your child trying to give everything and going through everything in during a game.”

Stefanos, closer to Paula Badosa and Mark Philippoussis, moving away from his father and usual coach Apostolos. A challenge for a family that lives in and for tennis, including one of the brothers, Petroswho sometimes partnered Stefanos in doubles, as was the case at Wimbledon.