From Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina to Alex De Minaur and Katie Boulter, the sport has its fair share of power couples. But few duos have captured the spotlight quite like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa—better known as Tsitsidosa. Their romance has seen its fair share of highs, lows, and plot twists. First made official in 2023, then briefly called off in May 2024, and patched up within weeks, they are now stronger than ever. And Badosa’s new revelation is proving just that!
Badosa is not just enjoying the food, she’s also cooking tasty dishes. In an interview, her boyfriend Tsitsipas revealed, “I enjoy cooking. I have a lovely girlfriend that started cooking for me. I’m having a great time cooking and chatting at the same time.” Cute, right?
This is not the first time Badosa has shown her love for all things Greek. When her relationship with Tsitsipas had just started, the Spaniard was caught trying to learn the Greek word “agapi,” which means love. She was on a flight, practicing the pronunciation.
Turns out, it’s a two-way street. At the 2024 Western and Southern Open, Tsitsipas revealed, “I asked for the Mutua Madrid Open to hire a tutor for me. I love Spanish, the Spanish language, a lot…I’m really fascinated when it comes to accents.” There’s just one problem, though—his girlfriend may not be much help. “Paula speaks only Catalan around me, so it’s been difficult. It’s her native language.” Learning Spanish when your girlfriend’s speaking Catalan? Yeah, that’s a challenge.
Still, it’s clear they support each other. Especially during the hard times.
Paula Badosa reveals Stefanos Tsitsipas was her “light” in difficult days
From being ranked World No. 2 in May 2022 to falling outside the top 100 in 2024, it was quite a tough road for Paula Badosa. A serious back injury in June 2023 kept her away from the game for months. In a joint interview with Hola, she opened up about how Tsitsipas helped her through it.
Badosa said, “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.”
Things got so tough that Badosa even considered retirement. But Tsitsipas stood by her side, constantly encouraging her to keep going. His support may have been one of the reasons she stayed in the game. And now, she’s clawed her way back to No.11 in the rankings.
But the injury struggles aren’t over. Recently, she pulled out of the Charleston Open due to another back issue. Still, she’s eyeing a return at the Madrid Open, starting April 22—right at home.
The ups and downs have, however, not dimmed the glow of Tsitsidosa. From language fumbles to love declarations and injury comebacks, they’re still standing strong. Are they your favourite tennis couple? Let us know in the comments below!