During the ongoing Halle Open, Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas conveyed his deep affection and admiration for his girlfriend, Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa, by sharing a heartfelt message on social media. Tsitsipas shared the message on Twitter before his round of 16 match against Nicolás Jarry from Chile.
Tsitsipas recently spoke about his growing relationship with Badosa, revealing that their romance began during the 2023 French Open. Despite his quarter-finals loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the clay court Grand Slam, Tsitsipas found comfort in the love he found with Badosa, feeling “extremely blessed”
Tsitsidosa’s continued off-court-romance
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In his tweet, Tsitsipas expressed “A combination of best friends and soulmates. Nothing else, nothing more. What a beautiful blend!” The tweet gained popularity swiftly, as fans and fellow athletes flooded the couple with love and encouragement. Badosa retweeted the post, including a heart and an infinity symbol representing their everlasting love.
A combination of best friends and soulmates. Nothing else, nothing more. What a beautiful blend!
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) June 21, 2023
The speculation about Tsitsipas and Badosa caught the public eye when she was spotted in the crowd during one of his matches at Roland Garros. Following that, the pair openly acknowledged their relationship.
In an interview with Eurosport, Tsitsipas shared his deep regard for his newfound love, expressing his happiness and contentment. He stated, “To be honest: I’m happy and satisfied. I have never felt such a connection with anyone before. I don’t want to sound weird, but it’s the truth. I feel incredibly inspired and glad that I was able to find that in this phase of my life. I can do what I love and do it with someone who understands me completely.”
Tsitsipas and Badosa demonstrated their commitment to each other through their coordinated Spotify profile pictures and the establishment of a shared Instagram account named @tsitsidosa which cleverly combines their surnames.
Tsitsipas’ triumph at Halle Open first round
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On the tennis court, Tsitsipas showed his growth in the first round of the Halle Open against Gregor Barrere from France. Despite losing the first set and falling behind in the second, the second-seeded Greek player fought back and secured a hard-earned victory with a score of 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3).
This win is significant for Tsitsipas, who previously had early exits from the Halle Open. With a season record of 32-10, he continues to establish himself among the top tennis players in the world.
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Fans eagerly await Tsitsipas’ success on the court and the development of his love story with Paula Badosa as he excels in the Halle Open.
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