Stefanos Tsitsipas parts ways with tennis coach Goran Ivanisevic after brief stint
'Working with Goran Ivanisevic was brief but an intense experience and a truly valuable chapter in my journey,' the Greek star Tsitsipas wrote in a statement posted on Instagram. 'I'm thankful for the time, effort and energy he dedicated to me and my team.'
Tsitsipas, a two-time Grand Slam finalist who fell out of the top 20 in June, started working with 2001 Wimbledon champion Ivanisevic after his second-round loss at the French Open in late May.
Ivanisevic coached the 26-year-old Greek player at Halle and Wimbledon, where he retired due to a back injury during his opening match, trailing by two sets to love against Frenchman Valentin Royer.
'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.'
Tsitsipas is next scheduled to play in Toronto from Sunday.
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