Contrary to Popular Belief, Stefanos Tsitsipas Confesses to ‘Crucial’ Phase With Paula Badosa as He Relishes Massive Change in Tennis Career

Stefanos Tsitsipas hasn’t been enjoying the best times on and off the court of late. His form has taken a serious slump, making early exits from several tournaments. As a result, he has also slipped to the seventh spot on the ATP rankings chart. Further, there were rumors that all was not well between him and his girlfriend, Paula Badosa. Several reports cited that the pair had called it quits, months after getting together. However, Tsitsipas has put these rumors behind him as he revealed a special place for Badosa.

The 25-year-old is in Antwerp where he’s playing at the European Open. Along with singles, he’s also playing doubles with his brother, Petros. Let’s find out what Tsitsipas had to say about Badosa.

Paula Badosa’s influence on Stefanos Tsitsipas

Before the start of the European Open earlier this week, the 2-time Grand Slam finalist was involved in a lengthy interview where he talked about various subjects. He also went on to reveal having a special place for his partner, Badosa.

Talking about this, he said, “My meeting with Paula gave me another version of life in general. Before, it was always tennis, tennis, tennis, that was all that mattered. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And during that part of my young career, I didn’t spend enough time with my family. Maybe for some, these connections aren’t so important, but for me they are crucial.”

Further, he went on to add, “These are elements of my life that also require time. Not really energy, because they’re just part of me. So to have Paula by my side now is great. I’m going through the best time of my life.”

Despite the rumors surrounding them, the two have stayed strong and braced through tough times. A few weeks back, he shared a bizarre yet humorous encounter with his girlfriend.

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Tsitsipas’ awkward encounter with a young fan

While Badosa and Tsitsipas were practicing together, a young fan, who was present nearby, expressed his admiration for Badosa. He said, “Badosa, I love you!” Despite getting caught in an awkward position, Tsitsipas handled it in the best possible way. He laughed off the young fan’s remark while Badosa caught a surprise look.

Tsitsipas is the top seed at the European Open and is expected to end his recent title drought. He faces Botic Van de Zandschulp for a place in the quarterfinals. Additionally, he and his brother have reached the semifinals after two commanding wins. It’ll be interesting to see how they perform in the upcoming matches.

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