stefanos tsitsipas spoke warmly about Kristen Thoms after winning at the Madrid Open, giving a rare public look at the support around him on tour. He said she has been by his side for quite some time and described her presence as a steady part of his match-day routine.
Kristen Thoms On Tour
Tsitsipas said, "She’s very sweet" and added, "I like seeing her face during tough moments." He also said, "She’s the person I look for in difficult phases of a match."
His comments were tied to his own view of what she brings away from the court. "I feel like she understands tennis, and that’s what makes her stand out on court," he said. "She’s played the sport herself and knows the psychological side of it."
Madrid Open Victory
The remarks came after his Madrid Open win and after the release of a deeply personal documentary on YouTube that follows a life-changing journey to Namibia. Tsitsipas had previously shared a long and often turbulent relationship with Paula Badosa, making the new comments about Thoms the clearest public acknowledgment of the relationship in recent months.
He said Thoms has been with him on tour, including last week, and described her as a constant presence during a demanding schedule. "She’s been a great pillar for me so far in my tennis journey and in my matches," he said.
Travel And Time Together
Tsitsipas said the tour leaves little room for separation. "Of course, we try to be together as much as possible, because this tour is very demanding and involves a lot of travel," he said.
He added, "I truly want us to spend as much time together as we can, building memories both on and off the court." For readers following his run in Madrid, the match result was only part of the story; the other was how openly he described the person he looks for when the pressure builds.
