Tsitsipas, the Euro Cup and his relationship with Paula Badosa: “I have to keep my girlfriend happy”

This Monday starts a new edition of one of the classics of the grass season, the Halle tournament. It will feature most of the current tennis stars, such as Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev or Stefanos Tsitsipas.

The Greek resurfaced after losing in the Roland Garros quarterfinals against Carlos Alcaraz and this Sunday he addressed the German media, taking the opportunity to ask him about the Euro Cup that started there on Friday.

Greece’s absence means that Stefanos will face the tournament with some nervesalthough that doesn’t mean I don’t have a favorite option.

In this case, it is Spain, and the reason is quite clear, his relationship with Paula Badosa. “I have to keep my girlfriend happy, so I will stay in Spain“said the Greek, who will debut in the first round against German guest Henri Squire and will face Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals.

Stefanos Tsitsipas arrived in Halle without his physical trainer, Christos Fiotakiswho decided to stop working with him a few days ago after declaring that he was no longer convinced of the Greek’s plans.

Fiotakis was scathing of the world number 11, saying the ingredients he put in did not match his former protégé’s ambitions.

“I hope that at some point he will understand that what I am telling him is right and that he will climb to the top step of the podium. I am not happy with Stefanos work ethic. Beyond that, there are things beyond my control,” he explained.

“The atmosphere in the team doesn’t match my energy and, unfortunately, we have other priorities. Right now, I don’t think his ultimate goal is to play tennis, reach the top of the rankings or win Grand Slams.. That’s why I can’t travel for seven months straight, only 25 days at home, when the goals are not high and I travel just to travel,” he concluded.