Paula Badosa reflects on split from Stefanos Tsitsipas at Berlin Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Paula Badosa has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Berlin Tennis Open after a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 comeback win against Coco Gauff. Following the match, Badosa spoke openly about her challenging breakup with fellow tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, describing their relationship as 'toxic.' She emphasized the difficulties of moving past a negative partnership and how it affected her personal and professional life. Badosa stated she is now feeling strong after clearing out toxic influences. She will face either Linda Nosková or Diane Parry in the next round.
- •Badosa beats Gauff to reach Berlin Open quarterfinals.
- •She describes relationship with Tsitsipas as 'toxic.'
- •Emphasizes difficulty in moving on from their breakup.
- •Badosa feels strong again after addressing personal challenges.
- •She prepares for her next match against Nosková or Parry.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He deserves it’ – Paula Badosa opens up on ‘toxic’ Tsitsipas split
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He Deserves It’ – Paula Badosa Makes Feelings Clear on ‘Toxic’ Split From Stefanos Tsitsipas
"Paula Badosa has spoken candidly about the end of her relationship with fellow tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas. The couple dominated headlines when they made their relationship public in June 2023, quickly becoming known as “Tsitsidosa.
"Paula Badosa has put her tennis and her own voice back at the centre of the story in Berlin. The Spaniard reached the quarter-finals of the Berlin Tennis Open after she came from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:39 PM‘He deserves it’ – Paula Badosa opens up on ‘toxic’ Tsitsipas split
Paula Badosa has put her tennis and her own voice back at the centre of the story in Berlin. The Spaniard reached the quarter-finals of the Berlin Tennis Open after she came from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:26 AM‘He Deserves It’ – Paula Badosa Makes Feelings Clear on ‘Toxic’ Split From Stefanos Tsitsipas
Paula Badosa has spoken candidly about the end of her relationship with fellow tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas. The couple dominated headlines when they made their relationship public in June 2023, quickly becoming known as “Tsitsidosa.
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