‘Paula (Badosa) Will Be Mad’- Stefanos Tsitsipas Becomes 33YO ATP Pro’s ‘Love Island’ Companion in a Hilarious Twist
Tennis Stars as Reality TV Icons? Love Island Meets the ATP & WTA
Tennis and reality TV haven’t always been the perfect match—Break Point had its moment but fizzled out after two seasons. But what if tennis stars ditched match points for romantic drama on a hit reality show like Love Island?
Imagine ATP and WTA players swapping the baseline for beachside dates. Power couples like Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas would bring the relationship intrigue, while solo stars like Matteo Berrettini, Carlos Alcaraz, and Grigor Dimitrov would be prime reality TV favorites.
Who Would Be the Ultimate Love Island Star?
When players were asked to pick three fellow stars for a dating show, one name stood out: Stefanos Tsitsipas. Despite his long-term relationship with WTA No. 11 Paula Badosa, the Greek star was a popular choice.
Grigor Dimitrov, known for his charismatic personality, didn’t hesitate when making his selections:
“I’m a good wingman. I go with Jack Draper, Hubie Hurkacz, and maybe I take Stefanos. Paula will be mad,” Dimitrov joked. “I take the pretty boys. I mean, they’re studs—two meters tall, have the swagger, young.”
Matteo Berrettini, Alex de Minaur, and Arthur Fils also shared their ideal Love Island lineup, with Berrettini getting called a potential “bombshell.”
Badosa & Tsitsipas: Tennis’ Reality TV Power Couple
Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas became one of tennis’ most talked-about couples after making their relationship public during the 2023 French Open. However, like any reality show-worthy love story, they had their ups and downs—briefly splitting in 2024 before reconciling weeks later.
Badosa has faced injury struggles, with a persistent back issue keeping her off the tour. Through it all, Tsitsipas has been her biggest supporter, encouraging her comeback. Now, they’re not just partners in life—they’re about to team up on the court.
Badosa & Tsitsipas to Play Mixed Doubles at the US Open
The USTA recently announced a revamp of the US Open mixed doubles event, aiming for a faster, fan-friendly format. The competition will now be played the week before the main draw, with shorter sets and no-ad scoring.
For Badosa and Tsitsipas, this is perfect timing. The couple already won a mixed doubles exhibition at the 2024 US Open, which they jokingly called “the best date night ever.” Now, they want to turn their chemistry into a Grand Slam title.
“She’s the mixed doubles partner I would always play with,” Tsitsipas said. “I don’t have any other options out there or any other female player that I would want to play mixed doubles with.”
With their on-court chemistry and off-court romance, Badosa and Tsitsipas could be the team to beat in New York. The only question is—can their love story translate into Grand Slam glory?
