In a surprising turn of events, Stefanos Tsitsipas has officially announced the end of his collaboration with coach Goran Ivanisevic. The decision comes after Tsitsipas chose to take a break from both his personal life and competitive tennis, including skipping the US Open, following his breakup with Paula Badosa.

According to Tsitsipas, the parting of ways was not due to any personal animosity, but rather because the two could no longer align on their visions for the future. Tsitsipas revealed that their differing perspectives and lack of shared goals made it increasingly difficult to maintain their coaching relationship.

“We simply didn’t see eye to eye anymore,” Tsitsipas explained in a statement. “Our approaches and our visions for the future started to diverge, and it became clear that we were no longer on the same page. It was a mutual decision to part ways, and I am grateful for the time we spent together.”

The Greek tennis star’s decision to part ways with Ivanisevic, who had been a crucial figure in Tsitsipas’ career, including guiding him to major milestones, has shocked both fans and experts alike. Many had believed that their collaboration was one of the most promising in recent years.

Tsitsipas’ fans, however, are left with mixed feelings. While some understand the necessity of aligning with the right people for future success, many are saddened by the end of a partnership that had helped shape his career. Ivanisevic, the former Wimbledon champion, has yet to publicly comment on the split.

The news follows a period of personal and professional reflection for Tsitsipas, who is clearly taking time to realign his goals both on and off the court. Fans are eager to see how this decision will impact his future performances as he enters the next phase of his career without Ivanisevic by his side.