Stefanos Tsitsipas announced a split with coach Goran Ivanisevic on Thursday after less than two months together.
Their partnership began on May 29 following Tsitsipas’ second-round exit at the French Open.
“Working with Goran Ivanisevic was brief but an intense experience and a truly valuable chapter in my journey,” the Greek player posted on Instagram. “I’m thankful for the time, effort and energy he dedicated to me and my team.”
Tsitsipas, 26, was ranked as high as No. 3 in the world in August 2021 but has slipped to No. 29. He is 19-13 this season, including his 12th career ATP Tour title in the hard courts of Dubai in February.
During his time with Ivanisevic, Tsitsipas lost in the second round at Halle and the first round at Wimbledon, where he retired with a back injury.
“As we are now following our separate ways, I have only respect for Goran — not just for what he’s achieved in tennis, but also for who he is as a person,” Tsitsipas said. “I wish him nothing but the very best moving forward.”
Ivanisevic, 53, is a former Wimbledon champion (2001) who coached Novak Djokovic for six seasons (2019-24).
Tsitsipas, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, is scheduled to compete at the ATP 1000 tournament in Toronto starting Sunday.
–Field Level Media
