Audio By Carbonatix
Former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas says his father Apostolos will no longer be his coach.
The 25-year-old from Greece, ranked 11th in the world, was critical of his father's coaching methods after losing to Japan's former world number four Kei Nishikori in the second round of the Canadian Open on Thursday.
Tsitsipas, announcing the end of the coaching relationship, said the decision "to let this chapter and this phase close" was taken by mutual agreement.
He added his father would continue to travel with him to provide support and assistance off the court.
"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my co-operation with my father as a coach has come to an end," Tsitsipas said on X.
"I prefer to keep my father in his role as a father, and only as a father."
After losing to Nishikori, who is ranked 576th in the world, Tsitsipas said he was "really disappointed", external in his father with regards to listening to him and providing feedback.
Tsitsipas, who is a former runner-up at the Australian Open and French Open, indicated he felt regret about his post-match comments.
"I realised I was wrong to talk to my father the way I did," Tsitsipas added on Friday.
"I have trusted my father with the coaching role for so many years and I consider our partnership a success.
"I'm not sure who will take over, and I'm not in a position to decide yet."
Latest Stories
-
DVLA to issue international driving licences to Ghanaians in five countries
22 seconds -
Women Development Bank to be rolled out this year – Kwakye Ofosu announces
4 minutes -
Akonta Mining manager granted GH¢10m bail in Wontumi illegal mining case
7 minutes -
ICU-Ghana kicks against sale of VALCO
15 minutes -
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
16 minutes -
Africa faces disproportionate impact from expanded U.S. travel ban and immigration policies
17 minutes -
Ken Ofori-Atta remains in U.S. federal custody ahead of January 20 court hearing
26 minutes -
NRSA issues safety advisory on Toyota Voxy vehicles
29 minutes -
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
30 minutes -
Government to reorient security agencies on media relations – Kwakye Ofosu
31 minutes -
Late MP’s body detained as Bole chief, others demand nearly GH¢1m from family in protracted land dispute
32 minutes -
David Asante rebuts Mahama’s remarks, credits his leadership for company’s turnaround
35 minutes -
NPP vows to remain firm, responsible opposition—Haruna Mohammed
36 minutes -
Ntim Fordjour calls for NaCCA Director-General’s resignation over SHS Teacher manual gender content
39 minutes -
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
43 minutes
