Tsitsipas opens up about his father: "He's not getting any younger, but I want him to enjoy life too"

At a time when he's going through one of the toughest periods of his career, Tsitsipas has chosen to return to his roots: his father. But behind the close bond, the Greek player also admits that time is running out and a new balance will need to be found.

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The Greek player, who has fallen back to 25th in the world rankings, hasn't won two consecutive matches since Barcelona in April. This is quite symbolic for the former Australian Open and Roland Garros finalist, who started working with his father Apostolos again this summer.

He reflected on this return to his roots for the ATP website:

"We've changed our dynamic and I'm very happy with how we're cooperating and working together now. It's really refreshing as a player to have such a relationship with your father. I'm exactly where I wanted to be. And I'm happy.

He adjusted to my needs and I adjusted to his. And we've created a dynamic that we can be proud of. My father has been on the tour for years, he was already there when my mother was playing. Tennis occupies an important place in his life.

I'm extremely proud to consider him both my father and coach. But first and foremost, he's my father. And then my coach. I consider this collaboration as something long-lasting. In the future, I'd be interested in adding someone else who could work with my father.

It's obvious he's not getting any younger, so if I can find the ideal person, they could be by his side with a clearer and fresher mindset. That might also allow my father to step back a bit and enjoy life more, because there's more to life than tennis. I've been talking to him about this for a very long time."