Stefanos Tsitsipas Splits With Father, Hires New Coach

Stefanos Tsitsipas has parted ways with his father Apostolos Tsitsipas as his coach. The 27-year-old Greek tennis star made this decision ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

What happened?

Stefanos Tsitsipas dropped the bombshell news on the eve of Wimbledon, where he will face Hugo Gaston on Monday.

Apostolos Tsitsipas has been an influential part of Stefanos' tennis career, but their partnership had not been without volatility. They parted ways in 2024 before reuniting less than a year later.

Why it matters for Stefanos Tsitsipas

The separation comes after a disappointing run in 2026 for Stefanos Tsitsipas, who has endured a dramatic slide in the ATP Rankings from 34th to world No. 88. He hasn't won a title or reached an ATP Tour final since February 2025.

Stefanos Tsitsipas explained that he and his father needed to explore a fresh start. He stated, "The older I get, the more I feel that it's much harder for me to maintain a stable relationship with my father."

What comes next?

Stefanos Tsitsipas has announced that Thomas Perrin will be his new coach. Perrin has been at Patrick Mouratoglou's academy for many years and will look to spark a turnaround in fortunes for the two-time Grand Slam finalist.

Patrick Mouratoglou will also oversee Stefanos Tsitsipas' progress and will be in his box at select tournaments. Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed that he is trialing this collaboration on an initial basis until the end of the year.

The last time Stefanos Tsitsipas was ranked this low was in 2018. He will hope this change helps him turn his form around. Stefanos Tsitsipas holds a 16-14 win-loss record in 2026 going into the Wimbledon Championships.

Stefanos Tsitsipas loves his father very much and wants the best for him, but right now he's thinking about himself and what's best for him. He doesn't think they'll work together again in the future.

Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to start making his own decisions and deciding for himself. This new era without his father at the helm will be a challenging but potentially rewarding experience for the Greek tennis star.