Stefanos Tsitsipas and his girlfriend Paula Badosa recently indulged in an intense practice hit ahead of the latter’s campaign at the 2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open this week.
Tsitsipas and Badosa began dating nearly a year ago. The couple has kept their fans updated on the goings-on of their relationship since then, making a joint social media account titled ‘Tsitsidosa’ where they upload their cutesy moments together.
The top player-duo’s chemistry is not limited to their off-court adventures. They also practiced together at the Mallorca Championships last June under the watchful eye of Tsitsipas’ father and coach Apostolos.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa were spotted trading hits in Doha on Monday (February 12). The former World No. 2 Spaniard, who is coming back from a spine injury this season, was getting underneath the ball well, going by the video that surfaced online.
Life and practice partners 💜@paulabadosa x @steftsitsipas #QatarTotalEnergiesOpen pic.twitter.com/bBb7EtopZs
— wta (@WTA) February 12, 2024
The men’s World No. 10, meanwhile, polished his volleys as his girlfriend swatted her groundstrokes away with him at the net. Towards the end of their session, Tsitsipas hit a few first serves from the ad-court to help Badosa get a good rhythm on her return game.
The couple were joined by their team on the side courts of Doha. They both donned black for their practice hit; while Stefanos Tsitsipas was sporting a black Adidas t-shirt, Paula Badosa wore a black tank top and tights.
They were visibly in high spirits throughout, high-fiving each other at multiple junctures of the practice session. Tsitsipas offered a few tidbits to Badosa as they took a break from rallying.
The Greek was also in his girlfriend’s box during her gutsy 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over American qualifier Ashlyn Krueger in the first round of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open.
Stef’s nod of confidence and Paula broke back and held 👏🙏 pic.twitter.com/bvEGN3EEzG
— Tsitsidosa Updates (@OnlyTsitsidosa) February 11, 2024