Tsitsipas, on Badosa: "Our profession created an understanding without words"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 21 May 2025 | 12.30

Stefanos Tsitsipas talks about his story with Paula Badosa. Photo: Getty

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It was one of the most surprising pieces of news in 2023 when, after noticing them being too focused on each other in different matches and a revealing profile picture on a music platform, the public discovered that Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas were together. Despite the many criticisms they received, especially at specific moments, both the Spanish and the Greek have never been afraid to show their love.

Almost two years after their first date and after surviving a one-month pause in the relationship, the Greek player, currently ranked 20th in the world, sits down to openly discuss his connection with Paula. Stefanos talked about their beginnings, how they manage their schedules, and how they handle pressure and tough moments.

"Our first contact was in Rome when I sent her a message after she won a very tough battle. I watched the whole match on TV and liked it a lot. I made a small pact with myself: if she won, I would send her a message. I was calm, I didn't want to pressure her. I wanted to get to know her as a person because one thing is seeing her on TV and another is meeting her in person," Stefanos revealed about the start of his relationship with Paula Badosa in an interview with the Greek outlet in.

United by a passion: tennis

"Our shared profession created a kind of understanding without words. The demands of the circuit, moments of solitude, matches... These are experiences we share that brought us even closer. Our first date was at the Four Seasons George V in Paris. Dinner, a relaxed atmosphere, lots of energy. I felt we connected from the very first moment. It was an experience I will always remember with intensity and warmth."

How do they organize their schedules?

"We are both emotional, but we express ourselves differently. I am more internal, Paula is more spontaneous. Our differences bring us closer and create balance. What first enamored me with Paula was her authenticity. She has a way of making you feel like yourself, without masks. Her energy is bright and pure. We try to synchronize our schedules as much as possible. There are cities we have chosen together, and when we can, we make sure to create a home wherever we are."

A very special relationship

"When you step away from the noise of the sport and are just human with each other, everything takes on a different meaning. Our best moments are undoubtedly when we are off the tour. No pressure, no expectations, no people. That's where we have noticed that our relationship takes on another dimension, a more peaceful and human form in which we both feel that we are living the best version of ourselves.

It is the greatest love I have felt in 26 years of my life. For me, marriage in these situations arises very naturally and without pressures of when and how. We give each other space when necessary, but we never leave anything unresolved. We prefer dialogue, not silence. There have been and may be bad moments again, but we are both willing to fight for the love we have for each other."

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