Stefanos Tsitsipas and girlfriend Paula Badosa ooze charm in romantic black-and-white cover shoot
On May 25, 2025, just as the French Open kicked off at Roland Garros, tennis power couple Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa captivated fans with a romantic black-and-white cover shoot for Spanish magazine La Vanguardia. The photoshoot, brimming with chemistry, showcased the duo’s undeniable charm ahead of their respective campaigns—Tsitsipas against Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Badosa in a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka (Sportskeeda, May 25, 2025). Dubbed “Tsitsidosa,” their love story, set against the pressures of professional tennis and social media scrutiny like that faced by Alexander Zverev, blends passion, resilience, and mutual support.
Since going public in June 2023, Tsitsipas and Badosa have been tennis’ most prominent couple, briefly parting in May 2024 before reuniting during last year’s French Open (Sportskeeda). Their La Vanguardia shoot, described as “oozing charm,” captures their deep bond, echoing earlier romantic moments like their Spotify profile selfies and a sun-kissed Italian Open date (Sportskeeda; NewsBreak, May 4, 2025). Badosa, who reached the 2025 Australian Open semifinals despite a chronic back injury, and Tsitsipas, Dubai champion but inconsistent elsewhere, lean on each other for motivation (Sportskeeda). “Her success gives me a lot of motivation,” Tsitsipas told ATPTour.com (ATPTour.com, Feb 2, 2025).
Their off-court synergy contrasts with on-court challenges. Badosa’s Strasbourg quarterfinal loss and Tsitsipas’ Australian Open first-round exit highlight their volatile 2025 form (Sportskeeda). Yet, their relationship thrives, with Tsitsipas composing a love song for Badosa and the couple joking about a “Greek wedding” at the Laureus Awards (Puntodebreak.com, Jan 17, 2025; WTATennis.com, Apr 26, 2025). X posts, like @MatchTenis’ “A love for forever,” reflect fan adoration (X, May 21, 2025).
As Zverev decries “extreme” social media abuse, Tsitsipas and Badosa navigate similar pressures but remain steadfast (Sportskeeda, May 25, 2025). Their La Vanguardia cover, a testament to their enduring connection, proves that for Tsitsidosa, love is the ultimate grand slam, outshining even Roland Garros’ clay.
