Ivanisevic Aims to Revitalize Tsitsipas‘s Game
Tennis coach Goran Ivanisevic is working with Stefanos Tsitsipas, aiming to restore the player to his former glory. Their partnership began after Roland Garros, with Ivanisevic believing in Tsitsipas‘s potential to return to the Top 10.
Ivanisevic’s High Hopes
Goran Ivanisevic, a former world No. 2, is now guiding Stefanos Tsitsipas in his career. Ivanisevic is confident that Tsitsipas, currently ranked No. 25, can reclaim his place among the sport’s elite. He believes Tsitsipas can become a Top 10 player.
“He is for me a Top 10 player any day,” Ivanisevic told ATPTour.com when asked about his excitement at working with Tsitsipas, a former World No. 3 who is now No. 25. “At the moment he lost that edge a little bit. A lot of things happened and now he has to find it back.
—Goran Ivanisevic
The duo’s initial practice session at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle marked a significant step. Tsitsipas, who has 12 ATP Tour titles, is looking to improve his performance. Tsitsipas is currently 18-11 for the year, highlighted by a title win in Dubai.
Grass-Court Potential
Ivanisevic, known for his successful coaching of Novak Djokovic, sees a lot of potential in Tsitsipas‘s grass-court play, although the Greek player’s record is not very strong, with 22 wins and 17 losses. According to the ATP, Tsitsipas has 22 grass-court wins, a moderate number compared to some of his rivals (ATP Tour).
Ivanisevic is optimistic about Tsitsipas‘s future on grass. He believes that Tsitsipas‘s aggressive playing style can thrive on the surface. He is also focusing on how to make Tsitsipas comfortable playing on grass courts.
