Stefanos Tsitsipas recently shared a cryptic message following reports of his breakup with Paula Badosa and harsh criticism from his coach, Goran Ivanišević came to light.
After Tsitsipas’ first-round exit from the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Ivanišević gave a blunt assessment of the Greek player. Additionally, news emerged after the London Major that Tsitsipas and Badosa had ended their relationship.
What Did Stefanos Tsitsipas Share After Break-Up Reports and Coach’s Criticism?
Tsitsipas most recently competed at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, where he faced qualifier Valentin Royer in the first round. Due to a back injury, he was forced to retire before the start of the third set, with the score at 6-3, 6-2, 0-0.
Following Tsitsipas’ exit from Wimbledon, Ivanišević delivered a scathing assessment of his player. The Croatian coach criticized him as an “unprepared player” and described him as someone who does not work on achieving his goals.
“He wants, but he doesn’t do anything. All ‘I want, I want’, but I don’t see that progress. I was shocked. I have never seen a more unprepared player in my life. With this knee, I am three times more fit than him. This is really bad,” Ivanišević said.
Meanwhile, since news of Tsitsipas’ split with Badosa surfaced, the former couple faced another public reminder of their ended relationship. The pair, who were initially listed to compete in the mixed doubles event at the 2025 US Open, were missing from the updated entry list released on Monday, July 21, 2025.
You want to destroy a man? Laugh at his purpose. Question his mission.
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) July 21, 2025
After being spotted together at the French Open, the couple first made their relationship public in June 2023. Notably, they had a brief split in May 2024 but reconciled afterward.
In response to these mounting pressures, Tsitsipas turned to social media with a message that seemed to address both his coach’s public criticism and the personal turmoil surrounding his relationship.
“You want to destroy a man? Laugh at his purpose. Question his mission,” Tsitsipas posted on X.
Where Will Tsitsipas Compete Next?
Tsitsipas will begin his hard-court season at the 2025 Canadian Open, which will take place from July 27 to August 7, 2025, at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. This tournament represents an opportunity for the Greek player to refocus on his tennis after the recent personal and professional upheaval.
Last year, the Greek entered the ATP Masters 1000 hard court tournament as the eighth seed and started his campaign in the second round after receiving a bye in the first round. He faced Kei Nishikori in his opening match and lost 4-6, 4-6, continuing a pattern of early exits that has frustrated both him and his coaching team.
His best performance at the Canadian Open came in 2018, when he put together one of the most impressive runs of his career. In that tournament, he defeated Damir Džumhur in the first round with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6(3). He then eliminated seventh seed Dominic Thiem 6-3, 7-6(6), and followed that up with a 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 victory over ninth seed Novak Djokovic in the second and third rounds, respectively.
The momentum continued as Tsitsipas advanced through the draw. In the quarterfinals, the former World No. 3 triumphed over second seed Alexander Zverev with a score of 3-6, 7-6(11), 6-4. He secured his place in the championship match after defeating fourth seed Kevin Anderson 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(7). In the final, Tsitsipas faced top seed Rafael Nadal and finished as the runner-up after losing the match 2-6, 6-7(4).
That 2018 run remains one of Tsitsipas’ career highlights and demonstrates his capability when everything clicks. As he prepares for this year’s tournament, both he and his supporters will hope he can recapture some of that magic while dealing with the current challenges in his personal and professional life.
