There is bad news from Paula Badosa Gibert that unfortunately tested positive for the Coronavirus to be out from the Australian Open. The Spanish beauty released the following statement on social media:
“I have some bad news. Today, I received a positive Covid-19 test result.
I’m feeling unwell and have some symptoms, but I’ll try to recover as soon as possible listening to the doctors. I have been taken to a health hotel to self-isolate and be monitored. Thanks for your support. We’ll be back stronger”.
It’s not clear where Paula was infected. She was already observing strict quarantine as she was on “that” flight from Abu Dhabi with other positive cases. She spent a lot of time with Marta Kostyuk. Let’s hope that Paula will have a full and prompt recovery and Marta was not infected.
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Paula Badosa Gibert in 2021
Currently ranked no.67 (career-high), Paula played her last match on the 10th of January when she lost to Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 4-6 6-1 in the 3rd round in Abu Dhabi (draw).
This season the Spaniard owns a 2-1 match record.
Marta Kostyuk in 2021
Now the world no.78 (career-high), the Ukrainian played her last match on the 12th of January when she was defeated by Veronika Kudermetova 7-6(8) 6-4 in the semifinal in Abu Dhabi (draw).
This year Kostyuk achieved a compiled 4-1 record. Marta Kostyuk’s latest run in Abu Dhabi was the best achievement of her season.
Paula Badosa Gibert and Marta Kostyuk faced off just on 1 occasion. Their actual record is 1-0 for Badosa. When they played, Paula Badosa Gibert won 7-66 6-3 in the qualifications in Melbourne (Australian Open) in January 2019.
