Philippoussis Transitions from One Top Greek Player to Another as Sakkari Seeks Coaching Support for Grass Court Season

Mark Philippoussis, who previously coached Stefanos Tsitsipas, has now shifted his focus to another top-ranked Greek player, Maria Sakkari.

Philippoussis was brought on board by Tsitsipas to enhance his grass court performance, resulting in notable improvements and achievements. Tsitsipas secured a title in Mallorca and displayed an impressive performance at Wimbledon under Philippoussis’ guidance.

However, the partnership between Philippoussis and Tsitsipas ended earlier this year, with Tsitsipas expressing a desire for a more streamlined coaching setup. Despite suggestions for Tsitsipas to explore alternative coaching options, he decided to continue working with his father, a decision that has raised some questions given his perceived stagnation in recent years.