Stefanos Tsitsipas is back on the rise, and his resurgence is nothing short of remarkable. After a rocky start to the season, including a first-round exit at the Australian Open and subsequent losses in Rotterdam and Qatar, Tsitsipas flipped the script with his 12th ATP title at the Dubai Tennis Championships. This victory marked his first title since April 2024, and he celebrated it with a cheeky post on Instagram: “They said my tennis was sinking, so I got myself a boat.” Despite that victory in Dubai, though, Tsitsipas hasn’t been able to achieve the consistency he would have liked. Can Novak Djokovic’s former coach be a ray of hope for the Greek?

Tsitsias carried the Dubai momentum to the Indian Wells, where he made it to the Round of 16 continued with a decisive 6-3, 6-3 win over Matteo Berrettini, marking his seventh victory in eight matches against top 50 opponents this season. But in Miami, the Greek faced an upset against Sebastian Korda in round two itself. However, the fans are still buzzing about his chances at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he is the defending champion and has won the tournament twice before in 2021 and 2022.

In his bid for resurgence, Tsitsipas will make a significant addition to his coaching team soon. As reported by the Greek publication ‘Gazzeta’. Goran Ivanisevic, renowned for his work with Novak Djokovic, will officially join Tsitsipas after the French Open. This strategic move comes as Tsitsipas has struggled on grass courts, never advancing past the fourth round at Wimbledon. With Ivanisevic’s expertise, the three-time Monte Carlo champion aims to rewrite his narrative on grass.

Stefanos has been coached by his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, for most parts of his career. However, tensions escalated in August 2024 when Stefanos famously asked his father to leave his box mid-match at the Canadian Open, ultimately leading to Apostolos stepping down as his coach. Greece’s Davis Cup captain Dimitris Chatzinikolaou took over coaching duties for the former World No. 3 afterward.

Despite a couple of turbulent seasons and a decline in his standing on the ATP Tour, Tsitsipas has now reportedly opted for one of the most respected tennis coaches on the tour in Ivanisevic. The Croatian previously worked alongside Djokovic for six years, helping him win 12 Grand Slam titles. After parting ways with the Serbian star, Ivanisevic stayed away from coaching for most of 2024, apart from a brief stint with 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.

Ivanisevic’s partnership with Rybakina was short-lived due to controversies surrounding Stefano Vukov, Rybakina’s former coach. The 53-year-old stepped away after just three tournaments. Now, he is set to make his ATP comeback as Tsitsipas’ coach immediately following Roland Garros.

Tsitsipas is currently navigating the clay season with Carey Abakar by his side. As he sets up to defend his title at Monte Carlo, he aims to reclaim his place among the elites on the ATP Tour. The Greek talked about his goals while playing in the Miami Open last month.

Stefanos Tsitsipas reflects on his form in the 2025 season so far

Stefanos Tsitsipas made his way back into the top 10 of the ATP Rankings after a stunning win at the Dubai Tennis Championships in March. The Greek star clinched his 12th career title and first ATP 500 trophy, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 in the final. His dominant performance throughout the tournament, including wins over Lorenzo Sonego, Karen Khachanov, and Matteo Berrettini, marked a turning point. “This is something I’ve been fighting for a long time,” Tsitsipas said, calling his triumph “final redemption.”

Although Tsitsipas carried the form to the Indian Wells, Holger Rune ended his campaign in the pre-quarterfinals by relentlessly attacking the Greek’s one-handed backhand, exposing a vulnerability in his game.

However, Stefanos prefers to focus on his Dubai performance, where he felt “empowered” by his new racket and displayed incisive tennis that he hadn’t shown in years.

Going into the Miami Open, Tsitsipas expressed confidence in his evolving game. “There’s a variation in my game; I feel like I have more options, or at least that’s how I felt in my matches in Dubai,” he said. “I feel empowered playing that way, as I couldn’t do it before.”

He added, “It gives me confidence to know that I can play this type of tennis, which makes me step onto the court with more hunger and work on the things I couldn’t deal with before. Opening these new doors of discovery and thinking, ‘What new things can I do? What can I add to my tennis?’ and not feeling limited.”

Tsitsipas began his campaign in Miami against Chung Hsin Teng. Despite a strong start, his journey was cut short in the second round. However, he remains optimistic about his future prospects.

Tsitsipas is set to face Lorenzo Musetti in the Monte Carlo quarterfinal on Friday, April 11! Can he overcome recent struggles and reclaim the crown in Monte Carlo? Share your thoughts in the comments below!