Tsitsipas referred to Ivan as a dictator, stating that he cannot collaborate with those who speak behind his back!

Today, Greek star Tsitsipas announced the end of his collaboration with his current coach, Ivanisevic. In a subsequent interview, he discussed the reasons for their split and mentioned that he would reconcile with his father to rebuild their "family team."

After the conclusion of this year's French Open, Tsitsipas announced his collaboration with the esteemed coach Ivanisevic, which had raised hopes for their mentor-mentee relationship. However, after withdrawing in the first round of Wimbledon due to a back injury, Ivanisevic publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the Greek player's training attitude during an interview, stating angrily, "Tsitsipas talks about wanting this and that every day, but he does nothing."

This interview undoubtedly put their relationship under scrutiny, leading many former players to criticize Ivanisevic for lacking professionalism and for making such private conversations public, putting Tsitsipas in a difficult position. Thus, a time bomb had already been planted for their collaboration; one is a headstrong and individualistic player, while the other is a demanding and strict coach, and their relationship had already been set ablaze by this controversial discussion.

In the interview, Greek tennis star Tsitsipas revealed the deeper reasons behind his split from the accomplished coach Goran Ivanisevic, vehemently describing him as a "dictator who speaks behind your back."

From collaboration to a broken relationship, Tsitsipas did not hide his disappointment and dissatisfaction, bluntly stating, "A truly trustworthy team should be built on mutual trust and a harmonious atmosphere."

"Working with those who speak behind your back and are neither close to you nor integrate into the team is incredibly difficult," Tsitsipas expressed with noticeable emotion during the interview. He emphasized his desire to create a "family-like team," where relationships are close-knit, and even after his career ends, members can still be dependable friends in life.

These severe accusations clearly reflect Tsitsipas's dissatisfaction with Ivanisevic's management style and reveal the deep rifts underlying their apparent collaboration.

After experiencing turmoil with Ivan, Tsitsipas turned his focus back to family. He specifically mentioned how he handled the previous end of his collaboration with his father, Apostolos, admitting that "it was indeed inappropriate." Reports indicate that the father and son have engaged in deep discussions, and Tsitsipas has apologized to his father.

"We are exploring new communication methods to prevent similar situations from happening again," Tsitsipas stated with deep emotion. "I wholeheartedly love my father; everything he has done for me is touching. I never want to be separated from my family." He described the bond between father and son as "special" and irreplaceable, acknowledging that while there may be occasional friction, the familial bond is unbreakable.

After significant adjustments in team dynamics, Tsitsipas also reflected deeply on the missteps in his professional career. He candidly admitted that his biggest mistake was "overtraining and competing at times," noting that this endless consumption ultimately "destroyed my fighting spirit and the pure joy of tennis."

"One must understand when to pause and realize that talent alone is not enough." Tsitsipas has now come to understand that everyone needs to find their own "elite path." He expressed joy in feeling "closer to the 15-year-old Tsitsipas who simply loved tennis." Currently, he maintains "3 to 4 hours of positive training" each day and firmly believes that with this mindset, "he will soon return to where he belongs."

Some say that when Tsitsipas met Ivanisevic, it was like two completely different personalities coexisting, making conflicts inevitable. Thus, the end of their collaboration was anticipated. "Although his father also set strict plans, he communicated with him in a gentle manner and with great patience. Tsitsipas has already apologized to his father for how he treated him before!" a netizen commented.

According to the latest news, Ivanisevic may join the team of Italian player Paulini, but the truth of these rumors remains to be verified. What will happen next? Let's wait and see!(Source: Tennis Home Author: Lu Xiaotian)