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Tsitsipas credits coaching change for renewed belief after Fils win

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Newswire Named sources Outcome reported
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas said ending his coaching partnership with his father and hiring Thomas Perrin restored calm and confidence after injuries and poor results.
  • Tsitsipas defeated 10th seed Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open.
  • The Greek player, who won the Swiss Open in July, has climbed to 53rd in the rankings after falling outside the top 80.

Stefanos Tsitsipas said a second split from his father as coach helped him regain belief in his tennis after a period of injuries, disappointing results and what he described as too much noise around him.

I personally felt like I needed it. I needed a different voice. I needed someone who provides a little bit more calm into my tennis world.

— Stefanos TsitsipasTsitsipas explained why he changed coaches after ending his partnership with his father.

Tsitsipas ended his 23-year coaching relationship with Apostolos before Wimbledon this year and added Thomas Perrin to his team. He said the change gave him a calmer environment and a different voice. “I personally felt like I needed it. I needed a different voice. I needed someone who provides a little bit more calm into my tennis world,” Tsitsipas told reporters.

The Greek then beat 10th seed Arthur Fils, the Cincinnati champion, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4 in the U.S. Open’s first round. Tsitsipas said the victory was important because his form and fitness problems had damaged his confidence.

There was a lot of chaos surrounding me before and a lot of noise. It took, for me, a long time to figure it out and realise that I just can't cope with it anymore. I also felt I grew up.

— Stefanos TsitsipasHe described the pressure and personal change behind the coaching decision.

He won the Swiss Open in July for his first ATP Tour title in 16 months, after dropping outside the world’s top 80. He has since risen to 53rd. “I’m very ecstatic about today,” he said, calling the win an important boost and evidence that he still had the game, shots and quality he was seeking.

I’m very ecstatic about today.

— Stefanos TsitsipasHe expressed his reaction after defeating Arthur Fils in the U.S. Open first round.
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