Tsitsipas originally announced that his dad was taking a break from his team ahead of the Canadian Open in August. Fresh off the back of winning a title in Los Cabos, the 25-year-old told reporters that Philippoussis would be his main coach.
“I think for him, it’s very healthy to take some time away from the court and feel refreshed again. Parents can get emotional sometimes, and I completely understand that,” he said of his father’s departure at the time. “It’s time to keep exploring new things. And I’m open minded and I want to learn as much as I can to maximise on my career because I have felt at times stagnant.”
After exploring, it seems that Tsitsipas is keen to go back to what he knows best – being coached by his dad. Since axing his dad ahead of the Canadian Open, the world No 5 has gone 2-4 in tour-level matches. And he will be hoping that rehiring Apostolos will spark an upswing in his results as the season nears its end.
