# Stefanos Tsitsipas coaching and personal updates

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> Updated: 2026-08-24T07:30:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas has undergone professional and personal updates. Following Roland Garros, Tsitsipas ended his coaching partnership with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, and hired Tom Perin as his new coach to help him return to the sport's highest level.

New coach Tom Perin described the split from Apostolos as a “mature, well-considered decision” and praised Tsitsipas’ motivation and physical condition, stating, “He has real desire to return to the highest level and I am 100% sure he can do it.” The new coaching strategy focuses on building upon Tsitsipas’ serve and forehand while working to improve his backhand slice.

After experiencing a ranking decline that saw him fall outside the top 75 by May 2026 due to personal challenges and chronic back pain, Tsitsipas appears to be in a period of resurgence. In July 2026, he secured a victory in Gstaad, marking his first title in 16 months.

In addition to these professional shifts, Tsitsipas has shared glimpses of his personal life through social media. He recently documented travels to Switzerland with his partner, Kristen Thoms, noting he was “enjoying the fresh air of the Swiss mountains.” Thoms, an American with a background in collegiate tennis, has been a visible presence in his life, providing support during competitions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Stefanos Tsitsipas wins Gstaad title amid career resurgence

Stefanos Tsitsipas has won the Gstaad title, marking a potential comeback after a ranking drop outside the top 75 and a professional split from his father and coach.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stefanos-tsitsipas-wins-gstaad-title-amid-career-resurgence

### 2026-08-08: Stefanos Tsitsipas shares photos from trip to Switzerland with partner

Tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas shared glimpses of his personal life on Instagram, featuring romantic photos with partner Kristen Thoms during a recent trip to the Swiss mountains.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stefanos-tsitsipas-shares-photos-from-trip-to-switzerland-with-partner

### 2026-08-01: Stefanos Tsitsipas targets top‑rank return with new coach Tom Perin

Coach Tom Perin says Stefanos Tsitsipas is motivated to regain top‑rank status and has ended his professional partnership with his father Apostolos, focusing on serve, forehand and backhand improvements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stefanos-tsitsipas-targets-toprank-return-with-new-coach-tom-perin

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