Apostolos Tsitsipas, Proud Dad And Coach Of Stefanos, Says His Son Has “taught Him So Much”    — Greek City Times

Apostolos Tsitsipas is on prime of the world proper now and for a very good motive. It’s a double celebration for the daddy and coach of 21-year-old Greek tennis star Stefanos, who was topped ATP Finals champion on Monday in London.

In an interview with ATP Apostolos spoke about how a lot he has grown as a coach working with the younger participant who’s at present ranked quantity 6 on this planet: “With Stefanos, though I studied a lot, I simply really feel that I do know only a few issues.”

He additionally careworn, “You at all times must be open-minded and able to be taught. Stefanos gave me such an opportunity to be taught. I believe he was the most effective college for me.”

The jubilant coach additionally went on to say that it was by likelihood that he ended up within the tennis scene, as nobody in his household had any involvement within the sport and actually his household was extra related to soccer.

Regardless of serving to his son make Greek tennis historical past and guiding Stefanos each step of his profession, he doesn’t need any of the limelight and says he simply feels lucky sufficient that his son has chosen him.

“It’s a giant honour to have him subsequent to me by my aspect. I really like him. He loves me. We now have been collectively because the age of 12, travelling collectively. I recognize that”.

Apostolos met his spouse and former skilled tennis participant, Julia Sergeyevna Apostoli, a Soviet-born tennis participant from Greece within the Greek tennis scene in Athens.

Their first little one, Stefanos, got here into contact with the game for the primary time on the age of three. Since then, each his mom and father have been serving to Stefanos enhance daily.  Apostolos centered on his method (the backhand with one hand) and his mom labored on self-discipline, “All the time give your greatest,” she would continually remind Stefanos.

When Stefanos turned 12, his father took over as his coach, travelling with him to all of the junior tournaments all over the world. And at the moment Apostolos continues to be there, subsequent to Stefanos’ aspect as his coach and father, applauding and inspiring his 21-year-old son in each endeavour.