WATCH: Stefanos Tsitsipas confirms mixed doubles pairing with girlfriend Paula Badosa for the World Tennis League

The pair will share the court together at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi later this week.

WATCH: Stefanos Tsitsipas confirms mixed doubles pairing with girlfriend Paula Badosa for the World Tennis League

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa (Credits: Tennis 365)

In a recent video, Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his pairing with his long-time girlfriend, Paula Badosa, in the mixed doubles category of the World Tennis League. The tournament will take place in Abu Dhabi, scheduled to start on the 21st of December, 2023.

The World No.6 will play in team Kites in the upcoming World Tennis League. While announcing his participation with Badosa, the Greek tennis professional said, 

Eight days to go... I can't wait to be a part of team Kites and play mixed doubles with Paula... See you soon in Abu Dhabi.
Stefanos Tsitsipas through World Tennis League’s social

The very popular tennis couple had also planned to play the mixed doubles at the 2023 Wimbledon and almost went through with this plan. However, during one of her matches in the singles draw, Paula Badosa had to pull out of the tournament due to injury concerns. Thus, their plan to doubles together at such a large stage failed. Nevertheless, the couple are in the same team for the tournament in Abu Dhabi and fans will get the chance to witness them share the court.

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Surprisingly, following their withdrawal from the mixed doubles category in Wimbledon earlier this year, Tsitsipas expressed his relief on not playing that category at the Slam as he felt playing 3 events in a single Slam would definitely be very burdening for him. He was glad his schedule was a bit more free and relaxed.

The format and schedule of the World Tennis League

The World Tennis League will be played from the 21-24 December 2023 in Abu Dhabi. The non-ATP and WTA-affiliated event will take place comprising four teams of mixed genders.

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa (Credits: Clay)

The tournament will take shape in a round-robin format for the initial stages before the top two teams qualify for the finals on the 24th.

The 4 teams are named Eagles, Falcons, Kites and Hawks. Many prominent players will be a part of this tournament, including the World No.1, Iga Swiatek, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Taylor Fritz, and Aryna Sabalenka.

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