THE Stefanos Tsitsipas explained why he parted ways with Mark Filippoussi. The 24-year-old tennis player said at the press conference ahead of him Roland Garros that he doesn’t need more than one coach, since this can confuse him more than help him. He also assured that his relationship with the Australian (with Greek roots) former great tennis player remains very good.
“It was a joint decision. We talked endless hours on the phone a few weeks ago. It is not easy to have two coaches on the court. I know they are there to help and give their best, but sometimes it can get tiring to have two coaches sharing opinions. I’m at a point in my career where I need a coach to give me all the information, the analysis, all the things I need to improve my game. Less is more, in my opinion. Many people could come to my group and share their thoughts and opinions on what I can do better and how I will do it. It is, however, important to stay with a few people and make it work, because when you have a lot of people around you, it can become exhausting for your mental energy as well. So, this is also a reason“, pointed out “Steph”.
“There were several weeks where I only traveled with my coach because it felt like it had to be done and I don’t regret it, it was a personal feeling. I love Mark. He is a great guy and we are in touch often. That’s how it will be from now on and I’m happy with the decision. I’m sure he supports me, of course, and is there whenever I need somethingadded the world number 5, who begins his French Grand Slam bid against Czech Jiri Vesely on Sunday.
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