Stefanos Tsitsipas Responds to Paula Badosa’s Emotional Berlin Open Retirement with Playful Food Truck Proposal

Stefanos Tsitsipas responded to his girlfriend Paula Badosa’s emotional retirement from the Berlin Open quarterfinals with a lighthearted X post, suggesting they “run away and launch a food truck that only sells cereal, is never in the same place twice, and accepts payment in compliments,” per Sportskeeda. Badosa, ranked world No. 11, retired during her match against Wang Xinyu after losing the first set 6-1, citing persistent back pain from an L4 vertebra injury, per Pro Football Network. Her frustration spilled over as she smashed her racket multiple times and threw it away before leaving the Steffi Graf Stadion, later posting on X, “I’m so tired of this,” with a broken heart emoji, per We Love Tennis.

Tsitsipas, world No. 25, who himself lost in the Halle Open second round to Alex Michelsen (7-6(4), 7-5), aimed to lift Badosa’s spirits with his quirky proposal, per Tennis365. The couple, known as “Tsitsidosa,” reconciled in May 2024 after a brief split, and their bond has been a fan favorite, highlighted by their 2024 US Open Mixed Madness win, per Marie Claire. Badosa, who reached the 2025 Australian Open semifinals, has battled recurring injuries, previously retiring in Mérida and Miami, per Tennis.com. X posts, like @NewsSportGlobe, praised Tsitsipas’ supportive gesture, per. Despite her setback, Badosa is expected to compete at Wimbledon, starting June 30, per WTA Tennis.