Stefanos Tsitsipas has just lost in the quarter-finals in Hamburg, where he had big hopes to win his maiden ATP 500 title.
The Greek sensation will head to Tokyo where he will defend the colors of Greece. In the meantime, Stefanos posted an interesting point on social media asking to legalize on-court coaching.
About legalizing on-court coaching
This was Stefanos Tsitsipas message:
“Coaching on every point should be allowed in tennis. The sport needs to embrace it. We’re probably one of the only global sports that doesn’t use coaching during the play. Make it legal. It’s about time the sport takes a big step forward.”
I agree coaching should be legal but once or twice a set on changeovers like they do now @WTA events would be a good start @danielvallverdu @darren_cahill https://t.co/fl182dmjFx
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 19, 2021
This is an “old” issue as many believe that it gives an unfair advantage to tennis payers who can afford better coaches.
Top commentator and tennis legend Brad Gilbert commented:
“I agree coaching should be legal but once or twice a set on changeovers like they do now @WTA events would be a good start”
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2021
Currently ranked no.4 (career-high), the Greek played his last match on the 16th of July when he lost to world no.44 Filip Krajinovic 3-6 6-1 6-3 in the quarter in Hamburg (draw).
This season Stefanos has achieved a 40-11 match record. The Greek has won 2 titles in 2021 in Monte-Carlo and in Lyon. Stefanos got to the final in Acapulco, in Barcelona and at the French Open.
