• Tsitsipas and Badosa were due to start mixed doubles campaign on Monday
• Couple had rekindled their relationship last moth, having split just weeks prior
• Tsitsipas remains in the men’s singles and doubles draw with his brother Petros 

Despite the fact that the couple had announced their breakup only weeks before, the Greek star resumed his romance with Badosa last month. On Saturday, Tsitsipas, the men’s world number nine, was questioned about his decision to partner up with his girlfriend. His participation in the event alongside Badosa comes amid a busy schedule, as Tsitsipas has also entered the men’s singles and doubles events with his brother Petros.

“It’s all because of love,” he remarked after defeating Zhang Zhizhen of China in straight sets in the third round. ‘Yes, it is, if you think about it from both perspectives. ‘It’s all about love, and the opportunity to combine love and tennis is extremely exceptional.’