By Shrivathsa Sridhar
The former Australian Open and French Open finalist said he had lost some of his confidence in the months when his form and fitness came into question. “It’s an important, good victory for me, for my confidence. It’s one of those moments that you’re able to look back into and be like ‘I’ve still got the game that I’m looking for, and I’ve still got the shots and the quality is still there’.
NEW YORK, – Stefanos Tsitsipas said ending a coaching relationship with his father Apostolos had brought much-needed calm to his tennis life and rebuilt his confidence after the Greek beat 10th seed Arthur Fils in the first round of the U.S. “That’s why I’m very ecstatic about today,” he said of the win over Cincinnati champion Fils. Open on Monday.
I needed someone who provides a little bit more calm into my tennis world,” Tsitsipas told reporters after beating Fils 4-6 7-6 6-1 6-4. But after injury problems and a string of disappointing results, Tsitsipas split with his father again before Wimbledon this year and brought in Thomas Perrin to his team as he sought to revive his fortunes. “I personally felt like I needed it. I needed a different voice. “These matches, they just give me a lot to work with. I didn’t get to play a lot of those this year. I didn’t have deep runs in tournaments, as much as I would have wished. Wins like this add a lot to my personal growth as a player.
Tsitsipas said he had no regrets about making the change.
