Following a tumultuous romance, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas, are poised to make a debut as a tennis duo at the upcoming French Open. The Spanish tennis prodigy and her Greek partner have made the decision to join forces for the mixed doubles event, much to the delight of their supporters. Badosa recently disclosed the reasoning behind their collaboration, demonstrating her palpable enthusiasm.
A prominent tennis journalist took to social media to announce this development, providing insight into why the 26-year-old tennis player has chosen to team up with her boyfriend for the mixed doubles. According to Badosa herself, “He will work for me so I don’t have to run much. It’s good to practice.” It appears that the couple is prepared to shake things up on the court with their combined skills and chemistry.
The tennis star’s response to the journalist’s post revealed her lighthearted nature as she replied with a series of laughing-out-loud emojis. At a pre-tournament press conference, Badosa was questioned about her reunion with Tsitsipas, to which she remarked, “Well, he already said everything. It’s pretty clear. The relationship is working very well now. He already explained. I have nothing else to say.” It is evident that the pair is eager to make an impact both in and out of the tennis court.
As they prepare to face Ena Shibahara and Nathaniel Lammons in their first-round mixed doubles match at Roland Garros, fans are eager to witness their performance as a team. This isn’t their first time teaming up, as they previously played together at the Eisenhower Cup exhibition earlier this year at Indian Wells. It’s clear that their connection extends beyond personal matters, extending to the tennis court as well.
The question on everyone’s mind is what prompted the couple to join forces and rekindle their connection on the court. In a recent discussion, they shared that they made a deliberate decision to prioritize their professional careers while remaining in sync. Despite a recent publicized break, the couple found their way back to each other, with Tsitsipas expressing, “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. So yes, we’ve reconnected and we’re in a good moment.” Badosa added, “I think one of the things that I didn’t like or we didn’t like is that it was very public, so now we want to keep things a little bit more on our own.”
With their romance back on track, it will be fascinating to observe the couple’s journey both on and off the court. And as they gear up for the mixed doubles event at the French Open, their fans undoubtedly support their success. What are your thoughts on their mixed doubles collaboration? We invite you to share your thoughts in the comments section below.