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TSITSIPAS plays the role of dad’s “sustainable” coaching: We all adapt to our needs

Stefanos Tsitsipas says he and Apostolos dad have achieved the right work/life balance in their relationship

October 3, 2025

Stefanos Tsitsipas finds himself entering the strange territory of the Rolex Shanghai Master this year.

Typically, at this time of year, the top third of the PIF ATP rankings compete for a seat in the Nitto ATP final, a competition he debuted in 2019 and won the competition for five consecutive years in 2023.

After approaching a turnover last season, the Greeks seem destined to sit in the finale of this season again. He has also been competing for reverse complaints and entered the 8th Masters 1000 Championship of the year and reached a 22-18 record, according to Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.

However, this news is not all bad. The 27-year-old, who hopes recent treatments will give him more freedom to play, said he has sometimes been in a very healthy place with his father Apostolos.

“We’ve changed our dynamics very much, and I’m actually happy with the way we all work together and work together,” Tsitsipas told Atptour.com. “It’s very refreshing to build this relationship with my father as a player.

“That’s exactly what I’ve wanted for a long time. I’m glad. He’s adapted to my needs and has adapted to his needs. We both created a proud dynamic.”

Tsitsipas is willing to add another voice to his coaching team, but he said he has a great respect for his father’s experience in the game.

“My dad has been in for many years, even going back to my mother’s game days. So he has a lot of tennis in his life.” “I’m proud to call him my coach and my dad. But first, my dad. Second, my coach.

“I will definitely see [our current coaching partnership] As something sustainable. I will be interested in the future and can add someone to my team who can work with and work with my father. Obviously he is not young yet, so if I can find the right person, he can be with my father with a clear and fresh mindset.

“It might also allow my dad to take a step back and enjoy life, because it’s not just tennis. I’ve been reminding him and telling him it’s been a long time.”

Tsitsipas’ determination has been tested this year. It finished five top 10 between 2019 and 2023 and ranked 11th last year, with the former world No. 3 falling to 25th in the PIF ATP rankings.

His goal in the final weeks of the season – including the final week of playing on the native soil of Athens.

“My focus is seeing what my back allows me to do now and reconnect with victory,” said the two-time Grand Slam finalist. “The most important thing I have now is that I definitely want to see some games without back pain in a row.”

Tsitsipas dismissed reports that he had undergone later surgery, saying the hospital visit was just for “a special examination.”

“I won’t go into details, but it really helped me a lot. I readjust and fixed my back. So I’m just waiting to see the reaction of the game and how I can compete in a healthier state.”

Tsitsipas, only participated in two Davis Cup games [in Athens] Since the U.S. Open, he said he would feel fresh and fulfilled after a vacation in Greece, where he visited museums and historical sites such as the Acropolis Museum of Athens, the Temple of Apollo and the National Garden. He also practiced three times at Novak Djokovic.

“It’s great to know Novak in a deeper way because on the tour, you don’t have a chance,” Tsitsipas said. “And I spent a lot of time connecting with my spiritual connection in Greece. I actually had a great time exploring my country and doing what I found spiritually fulfilling.

“I absolutely need that rest. I just realize I’m there. My sister and I, my brother, Petros, spent a lot of time and I always saw him twice as much in court. It’s a little bit of what I have in my daily life, especially when you keep stressing and working, racing, racing, all of that with the importance of humanity.

Tsitsipas defeated Djokovic in Shanghai in 2019, and was on his way to the best semifinals in the match, he ran against Portugal’s Nuno Borges on Saturday.