Tennis player Paula Badosa recently responded to rumors about her breakup with model boyfriend Juan Betancourt. Spanish media outlets reported that the couple’s relationship had been rocky for a few months and that they eventually broke up in spring of 2023, citing Betancourt as the one who initiated the separation.
Badosa Criticizes False News in Instagram Story
Badosa posted a since-deleted Instagram story critical of the false news reported by Spanish magazine Hola, accusing them of reporting inaccurate details about her personal life. She wrote, “The information of the facts is completely reverse and false. Can you inform yourself better since you do ‘exclusives’? Thank you.” Badosa deleted her story and did not clarify her statement further.
Couple’s Relationship Timeline
Badosa and Betancourt began dating in summer 2021 after ending their respective previous relationships with David Broncano and Andrea Duro. Since then, Betancourt accompanied and cheered on the former World No. 2 during her tennis tour. However, he has been absent at recent tournaments, including Badosa’s Madrid Open appearance. Additionally, both Badosa and Betancourt have stopped following each other on social media.
Badosa’s Upcoming Italian Open Clash with Ons Jabeur
Looking forward, Paula Badosa will focus on her upcoming clash with fellow former World No. 2 Ons Jabeur in the second round of the 2023 Italian Open on Friday, May 12. Due to her recent dip in results, Badosa is unseeded at the event and started her campaign with a close match against Germany’s Anna-Lena Friedsam, while Jabeur received a bye in the opening round. Jabeur, the defending finalist in Rome, will look to present her best tennis to maintain her ranking points.
