Stefanos Tsitsipas accidentally falling off his chair while watching his girlfriend Paula Badosa compete in the first-round match at the 2024 Qatar Open amused tennis fans.
Badosa made a comeback to the tennis court in Qatar after withdrawing from the Hua Hin Championship during her second-round match against Diana Shnaider due to a lower back injury. The injury also prevented her from participating in the Abu Dhabi Open.
Paula Badosa kicked off her Qatar Open campaign with a first-round match against qualifier Ashlyn Krueger. The former dominated the first set, securing a 6-3 victory against the American. However, Krueger fought back in the second set, winning it 6-4. Badosa was leading the third set 4-2 when the match when rain interrupted the game, forcing a suspension.
While the on-court action was captivating, it was Paula Badosa’s boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas who stole the spotlight during the second set. He was sitting with the Spaniard’s team when he accidentally tumbled from his chair amusing several fans.
Tennis fans were thrilled and amused after witnessing the Greek slipping from his chair. They took to social media and shared their delight.
One fan humorously suggested that Tsitsipas slipped because he was “admiring the beauty” of Badosa.
“Fell while admiring the beauty of his gf so true,” a fan posted on X.