Paula Badosa has announced her split from fellow tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas, citing timing as a factor.
"Stef is a great person, but the timing is wrong for both of us," Badosa said at a press conference in Rome. "We still have a great relationship, and I wish him the best."
The couple began dating in early 2022, but their relationship has been marked by Badosa's struggles with injuries and mental health.
“We have a great relationship between us. He’s a great guy, and I wish him the best. I know that it’s the same on his side. I have so much support from everyone: my family, my team, my friends. I even feel support from his team and his family. They’ve all been very supportive of both of us. In the end, it was nothing bad that happened. It’s just life. “I know we’ll keep seeing each other on tour, and you never know what will happen in the future.”
Despite the split, Badosa expressed hope for a future reconciliation.
“This reminds me a lot of the story of Maria [Sharapova] and Grigor [Dimitrov], where you meet the right person but maybe at the wrong moment. It’s a little bit like this.”
Tsitsipas, who is currently competing at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, has not yet commented on the split. However, Badosa's words suggest that both players are handling the situation with maturity and respect.
