By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, June 29, 2023

Stefanos Tsitsipas says his relationship with Paula Badosa is life altering.

Australian Open finalist says Badosa is "the best thing that ever happened to me" in a new interview with AS.com's Nacho Albarran on the Mallorca Championships.

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The two-time Grand Slam finalist calls his relationship with Badosa a “soul interaction.”

"It's the best thing that could have happened to me," Tsitsipas statedin  a new interview with AS.com's Nacho Albarran. "It may not be easy at first because of the media interest and what it entails, because people talk. But I try not to pay attention. It is inevitable, it will happen.

"It can take time to regulate, though now it's extremely good to get used to one thing like that, as a result of it had by no means occurred to me. She is the proper individual."

In addition to being his girlfriend, Tsitsipas calls Badosa his favourite tennis participant and an inspiration to him, noting he hopes they are going to construct "a beautiful life" collectively.

"I admire her very much. She's my favorite player," Tsitsipas stated of Badosa. "I find her a very interesting personality. Not only because of her appearance, but also because of what she has inside.

"When she performs, I see myself. There are a variety of issues I see her doing on the court docket that I might do as properly. It's very uncommon that there is a participant on the opposite aspect of the circuit who I can discuss like that. It conjures up me. I hope to encourage her too. It makes me love tennis extra. It motivates me to be higher."

The 24-year-old Greek stated Badosa's compassion and understanding of the pressures he faces as a prime professional have helped deep their connection.

"She's the most understanding person I've ever been with," Tsitsipas stated. "She wants the best for me. I'm so lucky she's in my life...

"We giggle, we cry, we have fun, we're extra collectively. I hope we are able to create desires, conquer them collectively. Because that is such a fantastic factor... I would like this to be a fantastic life with stunning reminiscences. Sometimes additionally unhappy, you possibly can't assist them. It's a part of the journey, an extended journey to expertise all of it."

Photo credit score: Tsitsidosa Instagram 

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