Coach Mark Philippoussis hits back at criticism surrounding Tsitsipas social media: "They are real unlike what most social media is like"

Stefanos Tsitsipas has been in the news a lot lately and all for the wrong reasons as the Greek player continues to get criticism on social media.

It's something he's fully aware which is why he addressed his haters directly with his final 2022 season post but the hate keeps coming. In a recent batch of photos Tsitsipas posted on social media fans once again slammed him for taking a vacation and not working on his tennis.

His coach Mark Philippoussis complimented the photos and engaged with a fan in the comments explaining that Tsitsipas had a really strong year:

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"I understand what you're saying but don't forget that a year ago, Stef (Tsitsipas) had elbow surgery and finished the year at 4 in the world, not a bad year right? Also I love the photos he post, they are real unlike what most social media is like. Don't worry his time will come, big things ahead I believe."