"He never said hi, I was like what's wrong with him": Badosa reveals her and Tsitsipas never really spoke before relationship blossomed
ATPTuesday, 18 July 2023 at 07:00
Paula
Badosa revealed her first impression of Stefanos Tsitsipas before their
relationship.
The tennis
couple made their relationship public a few weeks ago, sharing a series of
photos and videos on social media. Recently, during a live Instagram session,
Paula Badosa was asked if she and Stefanos Tsitsipas were friends before they
started their relationship.
The Spanish
player, currently ranked world No. 34, mentioned that the Greek tennis player
had never greeted her whenever they crossed paths during tournaments throughout
the tour:
"He
never said hi to me, I was like what's wrong with him. He was like passing by
me and not even like looking at me, not even like hi, hello, or good morning or
whatever, nada nothing," Badosa said.
"Now he
is saying hi atleast or something, can't complain," she added.
The revelation
from Badosa comes a few days after Tsitsipas commented on why he is so open
about their relationship, as they have faced trolling on social media
"The
truth is that I haven't really been too vocal about stuff like this or exposing
myself I guess too much, but when you know, you don't really care. You know, it
feels right, it feels natural. There's no shame. So it's just like family. It's
just as if you are sharing moments with your family. It's absolutely the
same," 2-time Grand Slam finalist said.
The couple
is taking a few days off from tournaments after Wimbledon. Badosa exited in the
second round after retiring while trailing in the score against Marta Kostyuk
(6-2, 1-0 in favor of the Ukrainian). The former Indian Wells champion once
again faced physical issues with her back, but she is listed as a participant
in the WTA 500 Washington event in two weeks.
Meanwhile,
Tsitsipas will be playing in the ATP 250 Los Cabos Open during the same week,
where he is the top seed. He will be facing tough opponents such as Karen
Khachanov, Cameron Norrie, Alex de Minaur, Tommy Paul, and Nicolas Jarry.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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