Recently, a video of Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas's interaction during the Australian Open went viral on social media. The bottom line is, if your girlfriend is pissed about something, never tell her to calm down.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, a celebrated Greek Tennis Player, is the partner of 11th-seeded Spanish Tennis player Paula Badosa. After falling behind 5-0 in the second set, she was seen to be allegedly frustrated. At that time, the cameras in the stadium turned to her boyfriend Tsitsipas who gestured at her, asking her to calm Badosa down.
Those two magical words are enough to escalate the disappointment for any woman! She picked up her racket and offered it to her man, mockingly asking him if he wanted to play instead. Stitsippos laughed it away in an attempt to ease the tension.
Fans react to Stefanos Tsitsipas asking Paula Badosa to calm down
History of calming down (via blink_bonnie/ Instagram)
Calming down when told to is a myth. After hearing those words, there's no way to immediately shred the anger and become a different, mild person. How many failed attempts do we even need to convince ourselves?
Wouldn't be taking advice (via craigjarrom9/Instagram)
Stefanos Tsitsipas was in no position to comment on the matter. However, let alone his on-field performance, he was just a guy pulling the ultimate boyfriend move on his angry girlfriend.
The water bottle didn't slip out (via lynelleparsons/Instagram)
Asking someone to calm down when they are pissed, is an extreme adventure sport. Play at your own risk only if you are ready to undergo some third-degree injuries.
Do as I say (via dilemmacooks/Instagram/Instagram)
At least he's trying to keep Paula Badosa away from the mistakes he had made earlier. It's never too late to overcome regrets by discouraging the same for your loved ones, right?
He's lost the match (via kanishkm7/Instagram)
Instagram users have gone a bit harsh on the player following his loss in the first round. Seems like he's not in the good books this time, thus his opinions are being declared invalid.
Crossed the line (via renatocharutobjj/Instagram)
Bro was already walking on a thin line after the lost round and seemed to have crossed it by asking his lady to calm down. The odds are against him, he might have wanted to stay home.
Calmed up (via aelisabethc/Instagram)
Calming down didn't work for him. Maybe the rage would have motivated him to perform better and reach the semis. Sometimes aggression can be healthy in tennis and other sports.
Do you wanna do this? (via j_hg/Instagram)
The most effective comeback to unsolicited advice. A gentle reminder, if your woman is ranting, let her rant. She does not really ask for solutions most of the time.
Paula Badosa's take on the incident
After sealing the victory against the big-hitting Kostyuk, Badosa clarified in her on-court interview that the interaction technically occurred between her coach and her, who was sitting in front, and not with Tsitsipas. She revealed,
"I think the coach was more nervous than me, but I appreciate his support. I was saying that to my coach honestly, but he was very supportive, giving me amazing tips"
Anyway, here's a note for the boyfriends: Keep unsolicited 'Calm down-s' to yourselves for a healthy relationship!
Your perspective matters!
Start the conversation