Tsitsipas and Badosa Open Up About Their Budding Romance

Tennis stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa are sharing the details of their burgeoning romance, revealing how a chance meeting in Paris blossomed into love.

In May 2023, Badosa withdrew from the Roland Garros tournament due to a fractured vertebra suffered at the Rome Masters. This injury sidelined her for over six months, presenting the biggest challenge of her career and dropping her out of the top 100 world rankings. However, amidst this adversity, she found an unexpected silver lining: love with Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas.

"It's funny, Paula and I hadn't really met during tournaments. We'd maybe crossed paths two or three times before I finally had the chance to introduce myself," Tsitsipas recalls. "I first noticed her at the 2020 Australian Open when she was playing on center court. It was love at first sight. I was captivated. I remember thinking that one day we would be together."

For Badosa, their meeting came at a crucial time. "I met Steph shortly after my injury," she explains. "It was one of the most difficult periods for me, being away from the courts for so many months. He offered me the happiness, support, and respite I desperately needed. I felt incredibly lucky that some light entered my life during such a dark time."

Beyond their shared passion for tennis, the couple spoke about their admiration for each other. "Paula has dealt with fear her entire life. And I admire female fighters above all else," Tsitsipas shares. "She reminds me of my mother in some ways. I feel comfortable and deeply connected to Paula. I feel like she's my person. We're made for each other, with a connection that strengthens us even during conflict. Every day I wake up feeling lucky to have her in my life. If I had to describe her in one word, it would be 'brave'."

Badosa reciprocates the admiration. "I admire Stefanos's resilience. His ability to bounce back after setbacks is incredible," she says. "He’s a hard worker with clear goals, just like me. Beyond loving him, I admire his daily dedication. We understand and empathize with each other. In the high-pressure, constantly traveling world of tennis, it's hard to feel at home. But I feel that way with him. As they say, it's not about where you are, but who you're with."

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