Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas made a supportive appearance at the 2024 Miami Open, where he was spotted cheering for his girlfriend, Paula Badosa, during her first-round match against Simona Halep. Tsitsipas, who is also competing in the tournament, showed his unwavering support for Badosa as she took on the former World No. 1.
Badosa, who has faced numerous injury setbacks since the start of the 2023 season, entered the match against Halep with determination despite recent fitness concerns. After an initial setback in the first set, Badosa showcased her resilience by bouncing back to claim the subsequent sets, ultimately securing victory over the Romanian in a thrilling three-set encounter.
The presence of Tsitsipas in Badosa’s cheering section added an extra layer of support for the Spanish player. The couple, who have been romantically involved since May 2023, have remained steadfast in their relationship, with Tsitsipas visibly showing his encouragement for Badosa from the sidelines.
Social media users caught glimpses of Tsitsipas’s enthusiastic support for Badosa during the match, with clips circulating on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), further highlighting the couple’s bond and mutual admiration for each other’s sporting endeavors.
A nervous wreck 😭😘😅🥶😬🥵
Stef couldn’ stay until the end of that match.
Now do you know how PaLs feel, Stefanos Tsitsipas ⁉️😇🥲😍#MiamiOpen #Tennis March 19, 2024
Paula Badosa vs Simona Halep#Tsitsidosa pic.twitter.com/MIMsCjdeOC
— LavanyaSingerDinesh🌺 (@LavanyaVocalNEW) March 20, 2024
As Badosa progresses to the second round to face Aryna Sabalenka, Tsitsipas shifts his focus back to his own tournament campaign. Seeded 10th in the Miami Open, Tsitsipas received a bye in the first round, setting the stage for his upcoming matches.
In addition to his singles campaign, Tsitsipas will also be competing in the doubles category alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis. The duo is set to face the Australian pair of Rinky Hijikata and Alex de Minaur in the opening round, adding another dimension to Tsitsipas’s participation in the tournament.
As Tsitsipas balances his individual aspirations with supporting his partner, Badosa, the couple’s presence at the Miami Open exemplifies their shared passion for tennis and commitment to each other’s success on and off the court. With both players poised for further challenges in the tournament, their journey promises to be one of determination, resilience, and unwavering support for each other.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
Now the world no.11, Stefanos played his last match on the 12th of March when he lost to world no.27 Jiri Lehecka 6-2 6-4 in the 4th round in Indian Wells (draw).
Until now, during this year Tsitsipas has an overall 11-5 win-loss record. Stefanos Tsitsipas’s best performance of the current season was reaching the semifinal in Los Cabos.
Badosa in Miami, ranking, and results in 2024
LWWLWWWLLW Ranked no.80, Badosa has an overall 5-5 record in 2024. Paula is now playing in Miami where she managed to beat Simona Halep 1-6 6-4 6-3.
Paula Badosa will come up against the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2nd round. Their actual head to head record is 2-2.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa |
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