‘Bachelor’ Joey Graziadei Addresses Tennis Comeback as Career Keeps Him and Kelsey Apart

The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei opened up about the idea of returning to tennis after a long absence for his appearances on The Bachelor and Dancing With The Stars, which have pushed him into a long-distance relationship with Kelsey Anderson. Joey, who first appeared as an emotionally vulnerable tennis instructor during The Bachelorette season 20, had the opportunity to look for love of his own after heartbreak. Taking the lead for The Bachelor season 28, Joey got the chance to meet Kelsey, whom he fell for quickly. The couple may be dealing with distance, but they’ve been doing well.

In a new interview with Florida Tennis, Joey expressed some interest in potentially returning to tennis in the future, though his current interests lie in being a television personality in some aspect. “I want to do more TV, more hosting. Maybe something in tennis. We’ll see where this all leads,” Joey revealed. Sharing that he’s been a tennis fan throughout his life, his love of the sport has afforded him a level of discipline he doesn’t always see. “Tennis has taken me to places I never imagined,” Joey shared, explaining he’s hopeful to incorporate the sport into his future.

What Joey’s Interest In Returning To Tennis Means For Career & Relationship

Joey Could Be Looking Into Opportunities That Incorporate Tennis & TV

Although Joey and Kelsey are living in Los Angeles in order to further their careers in the entertainment and influencer space, Joey’s first love has always been tennis. With his skills having brought him through his formative years and beyond, it’s something he doesn’t get to indulge in as frequently anymore with his fast-paced lifestyle. Even so, he was able to call on his tennis background during his time on Dancing With The Stars, as his quick footwork and agility were important for the athletic side of the competition. Joey’s dance skills have been incredible to watch unfold.

While it’s possible that Joey could return to tennis in an athletic sense, it seems more likely that he’d be incorporating tennis into his new career in the entertainment industry. Though it’s not fully clear what he’d be able to do with both, it’s possible that Joey could find a niche for himself in the TV sports space. Joey and Kelsey had the opportunity to report on the Super Bowl in 2025, so it’s possible he could continue moving into the sports world with tennis analysis. Though that would mean more travel, it would be a passion Kelsey would support.

Our Take On Joey Possibly Returning To Tennis

Joey Can Make The Sport His Own

As Joey moves into the next phase of his career, hopeful to stay on TV while also making moves for himself in the tennis world, it’s clear that he’s doing a lot to ensure he’s happy in his profession. Joey’s been excited about his relationship with Kelsey over the past year as they’ve been able to open up about their relationship more consistently, so seeing him settled in his relationship and focusing on his next steps professionally is exciting. Getting to see Joey discuss a return to tennis, something he loved long before The Bachelor, is a great look.