Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world No. 3 and recent Australian Open finalist, and Patrick Mouratoglou, a renowned tennis coach, have decided to go their separate ways.
The split comes just after Tsitsipas’ successful run at the 2023 Australian Open, where he reached the second Grand Slam final of his career. According to Sportsfeed, the two won't be working together anymore, as the Greek should be coached solely by his father Apostolos and Mark Philippoussis.
Mouratoglou, who is best known for coaching Serena Williams but coached also the likes of Simona Halep, Holger Rune, and many more, was not Tsitsipas' head coach but was a regular presence in his coaching unit. The Greek star regularly trained at Mouratoglou's academy in Nice, France, as part of their agreement. This arrangement allowed Mouratoglou and his academy to use world no. 3 to promote their training facilities.
The split between Tsitsipas and Mouratoglou has come as a surprise to many fans and experts in the tennis world. Tsitsipas has been working with Mouratoglou since 2015 and has seen significant improvements in his game.
For Mouratoglou, the split is just another chapter in his storied career as a coach. He has worked with some of the biggest names in tennis and has been instrumental in helping many players reach their full potential. Mouratoglou's expertise and knowledge of the game will continue to make him a sought-after coach in the future, and he will want to focus on his partnership with Holger Rune, and most likely, also prevent a conflict of interests.
UPDATE: Following the reports from Greek and French media, the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy denied the split, per Express.
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