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Tsitsipas Says Ivanisevic’s Public Critique “Really Hurt” as He Disputes Fitness Claims

The exchange refocuses attention on his readiness before the Monte‑Carlo Masters.

Overview

  • Stefanos Tsitsipas told The Times that Goran Ivanisevic’s remarks were hurtful and wrong because an injury had limited his practice.
  • He said he had not trained properly for more than two weeks and felt the comments kicked him when he was already down.
  • Goran Ivanisevic has stood by his assessment, saying he knew early the partnership would not work and urging a four‑month break for physical and mental reset.
  • Their coaching stint lasted about two months in 2025 and ended after Tsitsipas lost in the first round at Wimbledon.
  • Since the split, their paths have diverged, with Tsitsipas back with his father at around No. 47 and Ivanisevic guiding Arthur Fils to a Qatar final and a Miami semi‑final.