SP Open Finalist Bemused by Audience’s Use of Surname
São Paulo, Brazil – Timea Babos, competing in the SP Open final, expressed confusion over being addressed by her last name by spectators during matches. her doubles partner, Luisa Stefani, revealed the incident stemmed from how the pair is listed on tournament scoreboards – as “Stefani/Babos” – and a resulting misunderstanding among fans.
The unusual situation highlights the growing partnership between the Brazilian Stefani and Hungarian Babos, who are seeking their first title together at the WTA 250 event. Stefani explained that Babos approached her during a game, puzzled by the audience’s repeated use of her surname. ”She came to ask me why they call her like this, it’s like everyone called me Stefani… everyone calls me Luisa,” Stefani recounted. “I said I didn’t know why, maybe it’s easier. She looked at the audience and explained that she was Timea.”
Beyond the on-court dynamic, Stefani is also introducing Babos to Brazilian culture, particularly its cuisine. While Babos reportedly favors the chicken soup,Stefani playfully intends to deviate from her partner’s healthy diet should they win the championship. “We have already given her a kid, paçoquinha and bananinha.It is very healthy, so we are going little by little,” Stefani said. “During the tournament you can’t go too crazy, but for me I would take her to know barbecue, pizza, sushi, pastel of the fair, sugarcane broth… our idea is to celebrate in a special place.”
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