Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa, currently ranked world number nine, has expressed her feelings regarding the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid.
She shared her disappointment, stating, “It`s upsetting that all these difficult moments happen to me specifically in Madrid. However, putting that aside, the past year taught me a great deal – proving to myself that despite everything, I can return to my level.”
Badosa elaborated on the challenges of recovery: “When you come back after such a long injury, doubts emerge. If I did it once, can I do it again? You never know, and questions arise. That`s why I had to prove it to myself again, to do it a second time, and relatively quickly – within six or seven months. This gives me tremendous confidence and helps in times like now, when I`ve missed many important tournaments.”
It`s worth noting that the Spaniard has not participated in matches this season since the WTA 1000 event in Miami, where she withdrew from her fourth-round encounter against Alexandra Eala.
Rupert Hartwell