"If I date Stef, then I get Petros as a practice partner": Badosa progressing with back fitness with another Tsitsidosa benefit in US Open practice

Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has revealed that her back recovery is progressing well ahead of the upcoming US Open.

The 25-year-old suffered a back injury earlier this year and it was because of this reason, she had to retire from Wimbledon second-round clash as well.

Badosa has been very public about her relationship with Greece tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas. The two have been dating since last year and are considered one of the power couples in the sport.

The Manhattan-born trained with Stefanos' brother Petros Tsitsipas in order to prepare for the upcoming mega-event.

When asked whether that is a part of the arrangement of getting in a relationship with Stefanos that she will get to train with his brother, Badosa stated: “Yes, absolutely. If I date Stef, then I get Petros as a practice partner.”

She further revealed that her recovery plan is on track ahead of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year which is set to begin in less than a week’s time.

Badosa does not have a great record while playing at the US Open where her best outing to date was playing in the second round.