Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa End Their Relationship
In a development that has captured the attention of tennis fans, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa appear to have ended their relationship once again. Reports from multiple sources indicate that the couple, who first publicly acknowledged their romance in 2023, have decided to part ways after initially reconciling just a few weeks ago. The duo’s romance has been characterized by their openness about their personal lives, often sharing details about their relationship with the public.
Breakup Details
This latest breakup follows a brief separation earlier in May 2024, which they managed to mend with the help of Tsitsipas’ mother, who expressed her desire for more recognition for her role in their reunion. For several months, the couple seemed to be thriving both personally and professionally. However, recent reports from Spanish media outlet Hola! suggest that the two have drifted apart once more, substantiated by anonymous sources close to both players.
Interest in their relationship intensified when fans noticed their decision to unfollow each other on social media—a significant indicator of a relationship’s status. The reported split coincided with both players’ lackluster performance at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, where Tsitsipas withdrew from his match and Badosa lost in a hard-fought three-set battle against Katie Boulter. According to sources cited by Hola!, the pressure of their early tournament exits contributed to their breakup.
Amicable Split Amidst Professional Challenges
Despite the emotional toll, insiders have clarified that the split was amicable, suggesting that both athletes experienced a challenging time in their careers through injuries and heightened anxiety.
“Both players were facing difficult situations professionally, which understandably strained their relationship,” said one source. “They started the year on a strong note, but the pressures intensified and led to this healthy breakup, free of external influences.”
Individual Struggles
This breakdown of their relationship may also shed light on Tsitsipas’ vulnerable state during his pre-match press conference prior to retiring at Wimbledon. He openly discussed his ongoing struggles with anxiety and recurrent lower back injuries that have plagued him for the past eighteen months. Tsitsipas even hinted at the possibility of stepping away from the sport if his back issues persist without improvement.
Badosa, meanwhile, has also faced her own challenges, grappling with a chronic back injury that has troubled her since mid-2023. Despite her resilience and occasional successes, the former world No. 2 has expressed concerns about her future in the sport, stating her ambition to secure a Grand Slam title before retirement and flagging her current state of health as a significant worry.
As both athletes navigate their professional hurdles, their split serves as a reminder of the strain that personal relationships can endure under the pressures of elite sports performance.
