Captivating hearts since their June 2023 announcement, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas quickly became relationship goals, navigating demanding tours to stay connected. Even a brief May 2024 separation, with Badosa citing “right person, wrong time,” proved fleeting. Tsitsipas soon recognized their irreplaceable bond and profound love, that he affirmed saying, “I feel that she is my person and we understand each other; that puts more value in everything I do and I want her by my side as often as possible.” Despite their admired connection, the Greek faced scrutiny. Critics question his on-court consistency, some suggesting his relationship might be impacting his performance. Could that be true?
On Monday, the tennis couple turned heads at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards. Both rocked jaw-dropping all-white outfits—Badosa in an elegant gown, Tsitsipas in a sharp suit. The cameras couldn’t get enough as they hit the red carpet. Of course, no big tennis event is complete without a little drama. A reporter asked Tsitsipas about the fan theory that his results have dipped since he started dating Badosa in 2023.
But Tsitsipas held his ground. He called out the real issue as a tennis player. “I don’t really pay attention to it. I don’t read media, I don’t even follow media and that’s one of the reasons I’m out of social media during competition. I don’t want to read, I don’t want to hear, I don’t want to see what people have to say.” Given his recent matches, staying off the phone sounds like a smart move.
Remember that shocking first-round exit at the Aussie Open against Michelsen? Then came a glimmer of hope with those Rotterdam quarters, only for another early exit in Qatar. But the Dubai final and title win had us all cheering! Sadly, the Sunshine Double and Monte Carlo quarters didn’t deliver the follow-up we’d hoped for. Then Barcelona brought another quarterfinal against Arthur Fils, but it ended with Stef down 2-0, a medical timeout just six minutes in, and then he had to call it quits!
But does any of this have to do with Badosa? Highly unlikely. He’s won three titles since 2023 in
Los Cabos, 2024 Monte Carlo Masters, and now the Dubai Championships! Stefanos himself said, “I’m happy with the person I have in my life I don’t want this to interfere with my tennis career in any way. I obviously, have the right support by my side to allow me to thrive in my tennis career and my professional endeavours.” Isn’t that just heartwarming?
A taste of what a future wedding feels like
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— Tsitsidosa Updates (@OnlyTsitsidosa) April 21, 2025
This couple truly seems like a match made in heaven. They’ve always supported each other and have said so openly. The Greek has called Paula his “person.” Paula Badosa once shared how much Stefanos stood by her during her rough patch after a back injury nearly ended her career in 2024.
“I met Stef right after my injury. It was one of the hardest seasons for me because I have never spent so many months without playing tennis. And he brought me the happiness, support, and fresh air that I needed so much at that time. I felt very happy to have light in my life during such a dark time,” she revealed last year.
Safe to say, this couple isn’t going to let a little media coverage come between their love. Their bond goes beyond the courts. While they seem to be each other’s biggest supporters, it looks like Paula not only brought love into Stefanos’s life—she introduced him to his biggest fan!
Stefanos finds his biggest supporter in Paula’s life
Tsitsipas just delivered a hilarious twist that’s got tennis fans grinning: when asked by the ATP who his biggest supporter is, he didn’t name a family member or his girlfriend—instead, he went with her dad! “Josep Badosa, Paula’s father. He keeps wearing ‘Team Tsitsipas’ [on his shirt] just everywhere he goes! There’s this one t-shirt that I gave him, and he just wears it everywhere,” Tsitsipas revealed at the Barcelona Open, clearly delighted by his number-one fan’s dedication.
While Tsitsipas’s own father, Apostolos, has famously been a constant presence in his son’s career, things have been a bit rocky between them lately. Eight months ago, Stefanos made the tough call to part ways with his dad as coach, blaming him for some recent losses and making it clear he needed space. But the parental pressure hasn’t let up—Tsitsipas admitted in Monaco that his parents have been trying to “force their way back into my life, and I need to hold them back. They need to be held back,” he said via We Love Tennis, highlighting just how complicated the family dynamic has become.
Amid all this, it’s Paula and her family who have stepped up as Stefanos’s support system. The couple has been cheering each other on courtside, with Badosa even calling for applause for Stefanos after her own Australian Open win, telling the crowd, “He inspires me a lot, especially such a good player. He gives me a lot of advice. Let’s give him a round of applause because he’s not going through his best moment, but he will come back.” Talk about relationship goals!
Now, as Tsitsipas and Badosa head into the Madrid Open, they’re bringing with them not just their rackets, but a whole lot of good vibes and family support—plus one superfan dad in a very well-worn Team Tsitsipas shirt. Could this be the lucky charm that takes them to the title? We’d love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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