As Stefanos Tsitsipas goals for his first Barcelona title, he credit girlfriend Paula Badosa’s father as his most loyal supporter and hints at a significant teaching replace submit-French Open.
Barcelona [Spain], April 18 — Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has revealed that his most devoted supporter isn’t his father or a childhood coach—however somewhat Josep Badosa, the daddy of WTA star and girlfriend Paula Badosa.
In a lighthearted interview with the ATP Tour, the world No. 16 shared a shocking anecdote about Josep’s unwavering loyalty. “Josep Badosa, Paula’s father,” Tsitsipas stated when requested about his greatest fan. “He retains carrying ‘Staff Tsitsipas’ [on his shirt] simply all over the place he goes! There’s this one t-shirt that I gave him, and he simply wears it all over the place.”
Tsitsipas and Badosa, who’ve been courting for almost two years, have been ceaselessly noticed cheering one another from the stands. The mutual help extends into their households, with Josep’s fixed presence making him an unofficial a part of Tsitsipas’ entourage.
The 25-12 months-previous is having a stable 2025 to date, having secured his first ATP 500 title in Dubai, and is now concentrating on his lengthy-elusive first title in Barcelona, the place he has been a runner-up thrice.
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“Yearly is tough, I don’t suppose reaching any of these finals has been straightforward, that is an ATP 500 and there are excellent gamers,” Tsitsipas stated forward of his quarterfinal conflict. “I would like the trophy. Hopefully I can present a terrific model of tennis and obtain one thing massive, however I wish to take it day-to-day.”
In the meantime, Badosa has had a combined 12 months. After a breakthrough comeback in 2023, together with a title win in Washington and powerful showings at a number of Grand Slams and WTA 1000 occasions, she is at present sidelined with a recurring again harm. Her most up-to-date setback got here after withdrawing from Miami Open, prompting her to take day off for restoration.
As Tsitsipas continues to hold the flag for the couple on tour, there could also be a big growth in his teaching camp. Studies counsel that Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic may be part of Tsitsipas’ staff submit-Roland Garros.
Although tight-lipped concerning the rumor, Tsitsipas teased an official replace. “I’ll make an official announcement quickly, however I can’t say something but,” he stated in Barcelona.
With sturdy help from each his circle of relatives and his girlfriend’s, Stefanos Tsitsipas appears primed for a deep run — and maybe a breakthrough — on the Barcelona Open.
