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Despite US Open Heartbreak, Paula Badosa Gives Lover Stefanos Tsitsipas a Tight Hug as the Greek’s Grand Slam Hopes Endure

Published 08/30/2023, 12:51 PM EDT

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The Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas is winning in life. With his US Open swing starting off on a great note where he took down Milos Raonic in the first round, he was high in spirits. However, that is not the only thing boosting his morale. The tennis star has someone to cheer for him off the court, too. After securing a victory in the first round of the US Open, he got a special gift from his beloved girlfriend, Paula Badosa.

The tennis couple has made the headlines not with their performance but with their romance in recent times. The love-struck couple does not miss a single chance to celebrate each other’s victories both on and off the court.

Stefanos Tsitsipas receives a special gift from Paula Badosa after an amazing start to the US Open 

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The Greek tennis player recently has found his grit back. Tsitsipas won his first ATP tournament of the year at the Los Cabos Open. He will be looking forward to continue that winning streak as he now gears up for the latter rounds of the US Open.

Though the Spanish tennis star, Paula Badosa, has stepped out of the last major of the year, she is there in full spirits to cheer her boyfriend. Hence, after Tsitsipas secured a first-round victory, she gave him a simple yet special gift.

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Badosa welcomed her beloved with a warm back hug after his victory. The couple has a joint Instagram account by the name of Tsitsidosa. The couple took to their Instagram story to share an adorable picture of the hug where Badosa could be seen hugging Tsitsipas adorably.

The Greek player, on the other hand, beamed while he looked at the camera while holding her hand. They captioned the picture, “Post match hugs” with two adorable emoticons.

Though the Spanish tennis star is not participating in the US Open, she is cheering avidly for her partner. Recently, along with her fans and loved ones, a close member of Tsitsipas’ family has come out in her support.

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Badosa receives an uplifting message after her US Open withdrawal 

The Spanish tennis star has been struggling with her injuries for months. After trying to get back on court, Badosa announced her withdrawal from the US Open recently.

This led to her fans pouring in heartwarming messages from all over the world. Amidst these messages was the message of 23-year-old Petros Tsitsipas, the brother of Stefanos Tsitsipas. He stated, “Tough times don’t last. Tough people like you do.” He encouraged her to stay strong and gave her a morale boosting message for her comeback. 

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With Badosa by his side, do you think Tsitsipas can finally win his first major title at the US Open? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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Tony Thomas