“They’ve seen me very, very down,” Paula Badosa credits boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas after Citi Open win

Paula Badosa has ended a two-year title drought with a title win in Washington, delighting boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas.

“They’ve seen me very, very down,” Paula Badosa credits boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas after Citi Open win

Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Via IMAGO)

Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa has faced a challenging couple of years with several injuries. However, she won her first title since 2022 in Washington on Sunday. This victory, her fourth career title, boosted her ranking back into the world’s top 50.

Badosa is the second wild card to win a title this season, following Jelena Ostapenko‘s win in Linz. In an interview after her match, Badosa said this win was the biggest part of her career. She thanked her family, including her boyfriend, Stefanos Tsitsipas, for their support. 

Yeah, it's the first thing I did on court. I called my family and Stefanos, of course, because I know they're always there for me. They've been in the tough moments. They've seen me very, very down this last year.
Paula Badosa said following her win

The Washington Open final against Marie Bouzkova was a tough battle, with neither player giving an inch. After Bouzkova held serve in the second set’s opening game, play was paused due to bad weather. When it resumed, the Czech player resisted Badosa’s attempts to take the lead. She saved multiple break points and eventually broke the Spaniard’s serve to win the set and push the match to a decider.

A rain delay occurred early in the final set, but Badosa secured a crucial break to lead 3-2. Her strong serve helped her maintain this lead, and after 2 hours and 24 minutes, she sealed the win.

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ awesome reaction to Paula Badosa’s title win

Paula Badosa has won the Washington Open, proving her critics wrong. After her win, Stefanos Tsitsipas, her boyfriend, shared his excitement on X. The message went viral, with fans congratulating Badosa and looking forward to their next tournaments. The couple’s relationship adds a special touch to their successes.

Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas
Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Via Imago)
Shut the front door.
Stefanos Tsitsipas tweeted

Despite facing tough competition and criticism for not playing in the Olympics for Spain, Badosa showed her strength. Her performance in Washington was impressive. Badosa and Tsitsipas plan to compete in Canada or Cincinnati next. They hope to become one of the few couples to win both the men’s and women’s singles titles in the same event. Their relationship has had ups and downs, but they support each other strongly.

Tsitsipas, who was knocked out of the Olympics by Novak Djokovic, might find motivation from Badosa’s presence in the North American tournaments. Fans can expect to see a lot of off-court moments from the couple in the coming weeks.

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