Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has moved on to a new romance, reportedly finding love with American model and former tennis player Kristen Thoms. This development comes less than a year after his much-publicised, on-again-off-again relationship with fellow professional Paula Badosa finally ended for good.
A New Chapter After a Complicated Split
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa, once dubbed 'Tsitsidosa' by fans, called time on their relationship for a second and final time in July 2024. The split was attributed to the immense pressures of their professional tennis careers, with a source describing their dream as having been 'shattered' by the demands of the tour and persistent injury struggles.
In a revealing interview just last month, Tsitsipas's mother, Julia, shed light on the couple's 'complicated' dynamic. She explained that while Badosa sometimes distracted Stefanos from tennis, their eventual breakup also hit him hard. Julia, a former professional player herself, noted the challenges of their long-distance relationship and the fact both entered it while dealing with injury traumas.
The couple had initially parted ways amicably in May 2024, only to reconcile within three weeks. However, by July, following first-round exits at Wimbledon for both, they decided to end things permanently. The split was described as mature and healthy, with no third parties involved.
Going Public with a Getaway to Namibia
Now, Tsitsipas has seemingly turned a new page. He made his relationship with Kristen Thoms public a couple of weeks ago through a vlog posted from a romantic trip to Namibia in Africa. The footage showed the pair enjoying dinners and scenic walks together in the sunshine.
According to reports, Kristen Thoms is an American former tennis player who competed at college level before transitioning into modelling. This suggests the Greek star has a type, having now been linked with two women with backgrounds in the sport.
Moving On: Confirmation from Both Sides
The end of 'Tsitsidosa' was further cemented by their actions on social media, where they unfollowed each other and removed old posts. In November 2024, Badosa appeared to confirm her single status while celebrating her 28th birthday in Dubai with friends.
Photos from the celebration showed the Spanish tennis star holding up sashes that read 'sexy & single' and '28 and still a 10', alongside a cake declaring her 'older, wiser and still hotter than ever'. This public display signalled her own move forward from the past relationship.
For Stefanos Tsitsipas, his new journey with Kristen Thoms begins against the backdrop of a challenging year on and off the court. Fans will be watching to see how this new chapter unfolds for the world-class athlete.
