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Stefanos Tsitsipas has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with his father and coach, Apostolos Tsitsipas, especially after his recent loss to Kei Nishikori at the ATP Montreal Open. Following his unexpected defeat, Tsitsipas criticized his father’s coaching methods, stating that he needs a coach who listens to him and provides direct, constructive feedback. He emphasized the importance of a collaborative relationship between player and coach, highlighting that the player is the one executing the game plan, not the coach​ (Nine)​ (Yardbarker).

During the match against Nishikori, Tsitsipas paused the game to request that his father leave the stadium, demonstrating the level of frustration he felt at the time. This incident marked a significant public display of their ongoing tensions, which have previously led to a brief separation and the temporary inclusion of Mark Philippoussis in Tsitsipas’ coaching team.

Tsitsipas’ recent performance struggles, including his early exit from Wimbledon and his loss to Nishikori in Montreal, have added to the pressure and scrutiny on his coaching arrangements. Despite being a top-seeded player, his recent results have not met expectations, further intensifying the need for effective coaching support​ (Nine)​ (Yardbarker).