Greek star gears up for Wimbledon with renewed perspective and high-profile coaching support
A New Chapter: Tsitsipas Joins Forces with Ivanisevic
As Stefanos Tsitsipas prepares for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, the Greek tennis star is embracing a new chapter in his career — one that involves a high-profile addition to his coaching team. Former Wimbledon champion and coaching legend Goran Ivanisevic has officially joined Tsitsipas’ camp, a move that could potentially reshape the trajectory of the world No. 26’s career.
After a challenging first half of the season and a drop in rankings, Tsitsipas made the bold decision to bring in Ivanisevic, whose reputation as one of the top minds in tennis is well-documented. Speaking candidly ahead of Wimbledon, Tsitsipas opened up about the value Ivanisevic brings to the table and the influence of his successful past — most notably his championship run as coach to Novak Djokovic.
Learning From the Best: The Djokovic Connection
Ivanisevic’s resume speaks volumes. As Novak Djokovic’s coach from 2019 to 2024, the Croatian helped guide the Serbian superstar to an incredible nine Grand Slam titles during their partnership. That era not only solidified Djokovic’s legacy as arguably the greatest player in the sport’s history, but also highlighted Ivanisevic’s tactical brilliance, ability to adapt to different surfaces, and his skill in helping players maximize their mental and physical strengths.
Now, Tsitsipas hopes to tap into that same magic.
“I have the utmost respect for Novak and what he has achieved with Goran,” Tsitsipas remarked during the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at Hurlingham. “Goran’s experience and the calm confidence he brings to the court is something I really value. It’s a chance for me to learn from someone who knows what it takes to win at the highest level.”
Grass Court Prep and Mixed Results
Tsitsipas’ preparations for Wimbledon have included appearances at the prestigious exhibition event at Hurlingham Club, where he faced two competitive opponents on grass. On Tuesday, he delivered a confidence-boosting win against world No. 12 Frances Tiafoe, edging out the American 7-6(9), 6-7(4), 10-7 in a tight match.
However, his momentum took a slight dip in his next match, as he fell 4-6, 6-2, 5-10 to Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who replaced Lorenzo Musetti after the Italian withdrew due to a lingering thigh injury sustained during his French Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz.
The grass season hasn’t been smooth for Tsitsipas thus far. In his first official tournament with Ivanisevic in his box — the ATP 500 event in Halle — he exited early after a second-round loss to Alex Michelsen. Still, the partnership is in its infancy, and both player and coach are optimistic about the potential moving forward.
Looking Ahead to Wimbledon
With Wimbledon fast approaching, Tsitsipas is hoping the wisdom of a Wimbledon champion will help turn things around. Ivanisevic, who lifted the iconic trophy in 2001 and reached as high as world No. 2 during his playing days, brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality to Tsitsipas’ corner.
“I feel I’m on the right path,” Tsitsipas shared. “It’s a process, and Goran is helping me see things differently — tactically and emotionally.”
As the grass season unfolds, tennis fans will be watching closely to see if this promising collaboration can reignite Tsitsipas’ form and deliver the results that have eluded him in recent months. With Ivanisevic now guiding his campaign, the future looks more intriguing than ever for the talented Greek.