Paula Badosa has once again addressed her breakup with Stefanos Tsitsipas, and her latest comments have quickly captured the attention of tennis fans worldwide. The Spanish star made the remarks following her victory over Coco Gauff at the Berlin Open. Badosa reflected on the emotional challenges she faced after ending her relationship with the Greek tennis player. The pair were once regarded as one of tennis’ most high-profile couples, but their split in 2025 became one of the sport’s biggest off-court stories.
Background of the Relationship
Badosa and Tsitsipas first began dating after meeting during the 2023 Italian Open. Although they briefly separated in 2024, they reunited just weeks later and continued their relationship. They even competed together in mixed doubles at the French Open. However, after their Wimbledon exits in July 2025, the couple ended their romance for good. They unfollowed each other on social media and removed photos from their joint Instagram account, "Tsitsidosa." Since then, fans have closely followed developments surrounding their breakup.
Badosa Reflects on the Split
Speaking after her win in Berlin, Badosa admitted that ending her relationship with Tsitsipas was much harder than previous breakups she had experienced. She explained that while breakups are a normal part of life, certain situations can make the healing process far more difficult. The Spaniard suggested that relationships can end peacefully when both people handle the situation with maturity and respect. However, she hinted that her experience after splitting from Tsitsipas was far from straightforward. Badosa said that outside factors made moving forward much more complicated than a typical breakup.
She also shared that overcoming the negativity surrounding the situation was not easy. According to Badosa, the experience tested her emotionally but also helped her become stronger. The former world No. 2 acknowledged that her comments would likely generate headlines, but she felt justified in expressing her feelings after everything she had gone through.
Family Involvement and Tension
The tension between the two camps has also been visible away from the court. Recently, Tsitsipas’ mother, Julia Salnikova, suggested that the intense media spotlight surrounding the relationship had affected her son. She described the relationship as demanding and difficult to manage under constant public attention.
Badosa’s coach, Pol Toledo, responded by criticizing Tsitsipas and his family. Toledo claimed that they spoke too often about Badosa and struggled with the attention she received. He suggested that Badosa’s success and popularity sometimes created tension within the relationship.
With her win over Coco Gauff, Paula Badosa has now advanced to the Berlin Open quarterfinals.
