During the 2024 Qatar Open in Doha, where Badosa competed, the couple joined a Valentine’s Day quiz hosted by former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli for Sky Sports. Tsitsipas candidly revealed that he made the first move by texting Badosa after her victory against Ons Jabeur at the 2023 Italian Open.
“Rome – second round against Ons Jabeur. I remember the message clearly. I said, clinical, great tennis out there, what else…” Tsitsipas recalled.
In response, Badosa humorously recounted her attempt to play hard to get, confessing that her resolve lasted a mere five minutes before she replied.
“Like, [he said] amazing performance. And I just finished the match and I saw it, and I was like, ‘Paula, wait for an hour, play it tough.’ Five minutes and I replied,” she chuckled. “Very weak.”
Tsitsipas further disclosed that he was the first to express his love, choosing the romantic setting of Paris to make the declaration.
“I did. In Paris, yes. The best city to start this,” he shared, eliciting a fond response from Badosa who echoed, “Romantic place.”
Their public revelation offers a heartwarming insight into the bond shared by the tennis power couple. Despite their busy schedules and demanding careers, Tsitsipas and Badosa have found love and support in each other, evident in their unwavering presence in the stands during each other’s matches and their willingness to share their personal moments with fans.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Ranked world no.10, Stefanos played his last match on the 3rd of February when he beat world no.284 Marius Copil 6-3 6-4
in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).This year Tsitsipas has achieved a compiled 5-2 win-loss record.
Tsitsipas is scheduled to play next in Los Cabos (Mifel Tennis Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of February.
Paula Badosa in 2024
Ranked no.79, the Spaniard played her last match on the 13th of February when she lost to world no.38 Leylah Annie Fernandez 0-6 6-2 6-3 in the 2nd round in Doha (draw).
At present, during this year Paula owns an overall 4-4 match record.
Badosa will compete next in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Championships). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of February.