Stefanos Tsitsipas

For the second time in the last three years, Stefanos Tsitsipas has experienced a first-round elimination at the US Open. The 3-1 sets loss to Thanasis Kokkinakis may be the straw that broke the camel’s back for the Greek player.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is 26 years old and already a very successful and wealthy tennis player, much wealthier than his parents. But his parents are not just limited to their familial role. They are also his partners and guides in cultivating his talent. It is to be expected that this confusion of roles can cause tensions and psychological complications.

Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas has ended his collaboration with his father Apostolos as his coach, the former world number three said on Friday.

The 25-year-old, currently ranked 11th, had criticised Apostolos' coaching style after losing 6-4 6-4 to former Japanese world number four Kei Nishikori in the second round of the Canadian Open on Thursday.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, in a lengthy announcement on social media, acknowledged his inappropriate behavior at the Montreal tournament where he verbally abused his father, demanding that he leave the court. However, he also announced the end of their… tennis collaboration.

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has expressed frustration over the coaching approach of his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, after ejecting him from the stadium during his second-round match against Japan's Kei Nishikori at the Canadian Open on Thursday.

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas experienced a tense moment with his father and coach, Apostolos, during his match against Kei Nishikori at the ATP Montreal on Thursday.

This match marked Tsitsipas' return to competition after the Paris Olympics, where he was defeated by eventual gold medalist Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals.

PARIS - Serbia's Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals of the men's tennis singles event at the Olympic Games in Paris after beating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) on Thursday evening.

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece leaves the court after losing to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's quarter-final match at the Roland Garros stadium during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Thursday. Djokovic, overcoming issues with his surgically repaired right knee, came back from a significant deficit in the second set to defeat Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (3).

On Thursday (1/8), Greek athletes will compete in six different events on the 6th day of the Paris Olympics. Following Tselidis’ first Greek medal in judo, Antigoni Drisbioti and Apostolos Christou will be aiming for podium finishes in their respective finals.

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Argentina's Sebastian Baez 7-5, 6-1 in the round of 16 at the Olympic tennis tournament.

After a closely contested first set, Tsitsipas took control in the second set, dominating with his serve.

In the quarterfinals, the Greek champion will face Seriba's Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominik Koepfer of Germany 7-5, 6-3.