Andrea Petkovic hoping a change in coaching will help Stefanos Tsitsipas overcome his stagnated game over the last few months

Andrea Petkovic urges change for Stefanos Tsitsipas amidst recent defeat and stagnation in game.

Andrea Petkovic hoping a change in coaching will help Stefanos Tsitsipas overcome his stagnated game over the last few months

Andrea Petkovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Credits: Tennisnet.com and CNN)

Stefanos Tsitsipas‘ performance and trajectory have been called into question following his surprising loss to Gael Monfils at the Canadian Open. Former World No. 9 Andrea Petkovic gave her thoughts on Tennis Channel‘s ‘Inside In‘ podcast. She noted that Tsitsipas needs to accept change in order to break free from his recent stalemate.

Petkovic emphasized the importance of a potential adjustment in Tsitsipas’ game. By, maybe letting Mark Philippoussis to contribute more meaningfully, who recently rejoined the squad. “I think Tsitsipas needs a change in his game, I don’t know if it’s in his coaching staff, or if he just needs to give a bit more power to Mark Philippoussis, who is now back to the team,” she said.

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She underlined that the Greek player’s career has stalled in the last year. She also showed sympathy for his desire to restore his form. “He’s stagnated over the last year in his game and I know he wants to play well,” she remarked.

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She also praised Tsitsipas’ incredible forehand, calling it one of the best she has seen in her long career. She talked about not only the power and spin he generates with it but also his quick movement to capitalize on short balls—a distinct feature that distinguishes him.

Tsitsipas, who is now ranked fourth in the world, has a respectable 39-14 record in 2023. Despite a promising start to the season, which included a runner-up finish at the Australian Open, his play has been inconsistent. Notably, he recently won the ATP 250 event in Los Cabos, his first ATP championship in 14 months, following a run of five consecutive final losses.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas stunned by Gael Monfils in the Canadian Open

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Gael Monfils stunned tennis fans by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-3 at the Canadian Open. Monfils, 36, played flawless defense, fending off three break points and breaking Tsitsipas’ serve three times. Monfils’ efficiency was on display as the victory was secured in just 85 minutes.

In a match against the world’s fourth-ranked player, Monfils exhibited amazing resilience, surviving three break points from Tsitsipas. Notably, the Frenchman executed his game plan flawlessly, capitalizing on his opponent’s flaws and breaking Tsitsipas’ serve three times, including a crucial break in the final game of the match.

Monfils’ victory was a credit to his enduring talent and exceptional court awareness, as he negotiated the high-stakes match with controlled precision. Monfils’ efficiency and unflinching focus were on display as he completed the emphatic victory in just 85 minutes.

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