Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa were recently spotted enjoying a day out in the streets of Monte Carlo despite breaking up earlier this month. The duo, who were dating for a year, were seen walking while holding hands in the streets of Monaco on Saturday, May 18.
They were spotted shopping and then driving away in Tsitsipas' Aston Martin V12 Speedster. It is unclear whether Tsitsipas and Badosa have reconciled, or whether they are just friends on good terms. Neither of them has addressed their recent sighting in Monaco or clarified their current status.
A fan account posted a video of them strolling and holding hands in the streets of Monaco on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, May 18.
Some other accounts also posted images where they were seen together :
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa began dating in June 2023 after meeting at the Italian Open in Rome. They also launched a joint Instagram account, where they shared photos and videos of their travels, workouts, and romantic moments.
On May 5, Paula Badosa announced on social media that she and Tsitsipas had decided to end their relationship. The Spaniard wrote that they had "shared a journey filled with love and learning" and that they would remain friends with "immense mutual respect."
"After careful consideration and many cherished moments together, Stefanos and I have decided to amicably part ways. We have shared a journey filled with love and learning, and it is as friends with immense mutual respect that we now choose to move forward on our own paths," Badosa wrote on her Instagram story.
The 26-year-old also thanked their friends, family, and fans for their support, and asked for privacy during their transition.
"We are grateful for the support of our friends, family, and all who have been part of our story. As we transition into this new chapter of our lives, we continue to wish each other nothing but the best in our endeavors. We kindly ask for privacy during this time, and we thank you for your understanding and respect," she added.
A look into Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa's performance in the 2024 Italian Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas was seeded sixth and received a bye into the second round of the 2024 Italian Open, where he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-4. The Greek then cruised past 27th seed Cameron Norrie and ninth seed Alex de Minaur to reach the quarterfinals. Here, he lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 to eventual finalist Nicolas Jarry, who will face Alexander Zverev in the final.
In doubles, the 25-year-old, along with his partner Robin Haase, faced an early exit against the seventh-seeded pair of Nikola Mektic and Wesley Koolhof.
Paula Badosa, on the other hand, defeated Mirra Andreeva, 21st seed Emma Navarro, and Diana Shnaider to reach the Round of 16. However, her run ended as she lost 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 to third seed Coco Gauff.