WATCH: Stefanos Tsitsipas loses his cool, shocks girlfriend Paula Badosa with furious racket smash during US Open 2024 mixed doubles loss

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ showcased his frustration as he slammed his racket on the court, startling his girlfriend and doubles partner, Paula Badosa in a dramatic turn of events at the 2024 US Open. The incident occurred during their 6-7(3), 4-6 loss to the Mexican duo Giuliana Olmos and Santiago Gonzalez in the first round of mixed doubles on August 30.

At 6-6(5/3) in the first set, Tsitsipas returned a shot that soared into the air and landed beyond the baseline on the other side of the court. This crucial moment prompted the Greek player to vent his frustration by slamming his racket on the court, inadvertently startling Badosa, who was standing right beside him.

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Tsitsipas’ singles performance at the 2024 US Open was equally disappointing. The Greek star, who had recently ended his coaching relationship with his father Apostolos following his second-round exit during the National Bank Open, was eliminated in the first round by Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Despite winning the second set to level the match, Tsitsipas struggled with an abdominal issue and ultimately lost in four sets. This defeat marked a continuation of his challenging run in Grand Slams throughout 2024.

In contrast, Badosa’s singles campaign at the US Open has shown promise. The Spaniard, seeded 26th, has defeated Viktorija Golubic (6-0, 6-3), Taylor Townsend (6-3, 7-5), and Elena-Gabriela Ruse (4-6, 6-1, 7-6(8)). She is through to the Round of 16, marking her best performance at the US Open to date.

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"We both suffer a lot" - Paula Badosa discusses the challenges of watching boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas compete

Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2024 US Open (Source: Getty Images)

Paula Badosa candidly discussed the difficulties of cheering for her boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas during his matches.

In a press conference at the 2024 US Open, Badosa was asked about the challenges of watching Tsitsipas in action. The Spaniard confessed that both she and Tsitsipas "suffer a lot" when they support one another, given their emotional nature and deep affection.

"I think we both suffer a lot. We're very emotional, and as we say, we love each other so much, and we want the best for us," Badosa said.

The World No. 29 elaborated that, as players, they are used to being on the court and directly affecting the result, but as onlookers, their control is limited.

"Of course, we suffer; there are some moments I cannot even watch. It's tough to follow it because, also, we're used to being on the court, so we control a little bit of the situation, but from the outside, we can't do anything. So now I understand, also, the coaches, how much they suffer outside," she added.

Ahead of their US Open campaign, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas showcased their synergy by winning the inaugural "Mixed Madness" event during the US Open Fan Week. The dynamic duo defeated Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton in the semifinals, and Amanda Anisimova and Taylor Fritz in the final, securing $250,000 in prize money.