Stefanos Tsitsipas recently acknowledged that he has been finding it difficult to learn Spanish with his girlfriend Paula Badosa speaking Catalan all around him.
As of June 2023, Tsitsipas and Badosa are formally dating. The couple is frequently spotted together, especially when they are supporting one another in various events throughout the world. Tsitsipas is defending his Los Cabos Open title in Mexico. His decisive victory over Aleksander Kovacevic, 7-6(1), 6-3 on Thursday, guaranteed him a spot in the semifinals.
Surprisingly, the Greek player was asked to respond to questions in Spanish when he spoke with the media on the court after the game. He found it difficult to comply with the presenter’s request and explained away his lack of success in learning the language by noting that Badosa speaks Catalan most of the time.
Tsitsipas said funnily: “Paula speaks only Catalan around me, so it’s been difficult. It’s her native language.”
But in the end, after hearing some of his teammates speak Spanish, Tsitsipas assured the Los Cabos audience that he would make an effort to learn the language. He added: “From time to time, you know, certain members of the team; otherwise, it’s mostly Catalan. Guys, I’m trying. I’ll try harder.”
"I'm trying!" 😅
Stefanos Tsitsipas is giving Spanish a go in Mexico 👏 pic.twitter.com/9yj2LclROL
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Tsitsipas in Los Cabos, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.11, Stefanos owns a compiled 7-2 match record in 2024. Stefanos is currently competing in Los Cabos where he toppled the world no.72 Aleksandar Vukic 6-3 6-0 and the world no.100 Aleksandar Kovacevic 7-61 6-3.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will come up against the world no.12 Casper Ruud in the semifinal on Friday at 7:00 pm on ESTADIO MEXTENIS. Their current record is 2-1 for Tsitsipas.
The Greek won 11 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 4 on clay courts, 5 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Tsitsipas will compete next in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of February.
Paula Badosa in 2024
LLWWWLWWWW Now the world no.74, the Spaniard played her last match on the 19th of February when she had to retire when playing against world no.181 LuluAnke Sun in the 1st round and the scoreline was 6-4 .
Until now, during this year Badosa has achieved a composed 4-5 record.
Badosa will compete next in San Diego (San Diego Open). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of February.
