Stefanos Tsitsipas continues to search for answers as his difficult season rolls on. The Greek ended his brief collaboration with Goran Ivanisevic after two tournaments, returning to a more familiar setup with his father, Apostolo, as head coach.
However, the change has not provided the desired results, at least not in Toronto. World no. 30 lost in the second round to Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in two hours and one minutes.
Thus, Stefanos extended a concerning trend: he has not managed to win back-to-back ATP matches since the ATP 500 event in Barcelona in April. For the moment, he remains in the top-30, although that may change quickly.
🇦🇺 Chris O’Connell with the first break of the match vs. 🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas (23) followed by a hold has him a game away from the opening set at 5-3 – Toronto R64
Apostolos is back in the drivers seat 😳#TheFirstServe pic.twitter.com/9vwVW1tQvd
— The First Serve (@TheFirstServeAU) July 30, 2025
The most recent loss at the sixth Masters 1000 event of the season further highlights the ongoing challenges Stefanos is facing. Despite efforts to reset his team and regain momentum, the Greek is playing miles below his best.
Tsitsipas worked with Ivanisevic during two early exits in Halle and Wimbledon. The question lingered about his openness to bring necessary changes and integrate new coaching voices.
While Goran could not stay his coach following his remarks about Stefanos’ lack of will and his terrible physical shape, many questioned his decision to reunite with his father, as they had issues before.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Toronto 2025© Stream screenshot
Tsitsipas will seek deeper runs in Cincinnati and New York, although it remains unclear how much can he offer with low confidence and ongoing back issues that threaten to end his career way before the 30th birthday.
Stefanos and Christopher struggled to find the first serve. The Greek stayed behind his rival on the second serve and gave serve away four times, three in the decider. The Aussie denied six of eight break points and sent the 2018 runner-up packing.
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