Paula Badosa Hilariously Mocks Beau Stefanos Tsitsipas as He Squeezes Her Hand in a Wholesome Couple Moment

Paula Badosa faced a tough challenge from Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in the third round of the Australian Open, but the Spaniard eventually prevailed and won a thrilling three-set battle, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. While Badosa celebrated her hard-fought victory, her boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a contrasting fate. The world No. 11 had a shocking first-round exit as he was stunned by 20-year-old Alex Michelsen. Off the court, Badosa and Tsitsipas are known for their public displays of affection. Their interaction during Badosa’s third-round match was the latest highlight.

After Badosa clinched the first set by 6-4, Kostyuk mounted an incredible comeback, surging to a 5-0 lead in the second set. Frustrated by the windy conditions disrupting her game, Badosa was seen complaining, turning to her player box, where both Tsitsipas and her coach were sitting.

In the humorous moment, Badosa angrily signaled back with her racket, as if to suggest he should step up and play on her behalf. Tsitsipas kept cheering her, gesturing for her to ‘calm down’. The moment seemed to spark some momentum for Badosa, who won four games in a row. She eventually sealed a victory, advancing to the fourth round, for the first time since 2022. The lighthearted moments didn’t end there.

Following the match, Paula Badosa, who has been dating the Greek tennis player since 2023 after meeting at the Italian Open, took to Instagram to poke fun at her boyfriend. She shared a story of them holding hands with a cheeky caption, “Thanks for squeezing my hand @stefanostsitsipas98 🤣🫶🏼”  Earlier on the same day, Badosa also reposted an Instagram post by dotdot.tennis featuring an animation of the on-court interaction, hilariously captioning it, “🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is getting out of control. SOS.”

In the aftermath of the match, Badosa cleared the air during her on-court interview, explaining that she had actually directed her animated gestures at her coach, not Tsitsipas. “I was saying that to my coach honestly, but he was very supportive, giving me amazing tips,” she clarified. “Going for it, being aggressive, he was supporting me every point. I think he was more nervous than me, but I really appreciate his support.” explained Badosa.

Moments like these—both funny and heartfelt—continue to showcase the close bond between two of tennis’s most high-profile stars. As Badosa prepares to face Olga Danilovic in the Australian Open round of 16, her focus undoubtedly remains on the court.

Paula Badosa is “looking forward to the second week”

The round of 16 clashes at the 2025 Australian Open promises high-octane games, and one of them will be between 12th seed Paula Badosa and 55th ranked Olga Danilovic. Badosa’s 2025 season has had a rocky start, with second-round exits at both the Brisbane International and the Adelaide International. meanwhile, Danilovic entered the Australian Open after a disappointing 2-6,3-6 loss to Maya Joint in the R32 of Hobart International.

Badosa has admitted to having a topsy-turvy start to the 2024 season but feels she is beginning to find her rhythm as the tournament progresses. “I felt I needed matches, you know. I am always a player that I need matches to feel better, to feel my game,” she shared in a post match press conference. “I am really looking forward to the second week, and I know the level will be even higher, better players, so I am ready for the challenge,” Badosa added.

As Badosa prepares to face Danilovic in the Australian Open round of 16, her focus will undoubtedly remain on the court. However, fans of Badosa as well as Tsitsipas love the way they support each other from the sidelines and, we will have to admit, they never fail to entertain.