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Nadal impressed by Muguruza, Badosa

Rafael Nadal shared his opinion about the fantastic results of Garbine Muguruza and Paula Badosa

21 November 2021

Rafael Nadal is still recovering from his foot injury. However, Spanish tennis is still performing pretty well, even without his presence. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is definitely one of the most interesting prospects in tennis (ATP). On the WTA side, Garbine Muguruza and Paula Badosa Gibert clinched a couple of fantastic results. Paula won Indian Wells while Garbine conquered the WTA Finals after beating Paula in the semifinal.

During a recent interview, Rafael Nadal sounded quite pleased by the development of Spanish tennis. Rafa praised the effort and the results all both Muguruza and Badosa to say:

“[I am] very happy [for Muguruza winning the Finals], it is a milestone in our sport and a joy for Spanish tennis in general. This shows that it has been a good year for women’s tennis, without any doubt, and a good culmination.

Garbiñe winning the last tournament of the year, something that had never been achieved, it is something with a special meaning and Paula has also had a fantastic year, with a very rapid evolution.“

Garbine Muguruza in 2021

At the moment ranked no.3, the Spaniard played her last match on the 17^th of November when she overcame world no.7 Anett Kontaveit 6-3 7-5 in the final in Guadalajara to win her 10^th career title.

At the moment, during this season the Spaniard has achieved a compiled 42-17 match record. Garbine has won 3 titles in 2021 in Dubai, in Chicago and in Guadalajara. Muguruza got to the final in Melbourne and in Doha.

Guadalajara

Muguruza's Record

Paula Badosa Gibert in 2021

Currently the world no.8 (career-high), Paula played her last match on the 16^th of November when she was defeated by world no.3 Garbine Muguruza 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal in Guadalajara (draw).

This season Paula has an overall 43-17 match record. Paula has won 2 titles in 2021 in Belgrade and in Indian Wells.

Guadalajara

Badosa's Record

Garbine Muguruza and Paula Badosa Gibert squared off just 1 time. Their current record is 1-0 for Muguruza. When they played, Garbine Muguruza won 6-3 6-3 in the semifinal in Guadalajara (WTA Finals) on the 16^th of November 2021.

Here the highlights.

Rafael Nadal in 2021

Now ranked no.6, Rafael played his last match on the 5^th of August when he was defeated by world no.31 Harris Lloyd 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the 3^rd round in Washington (draw).

At the moment, during this season Rafael has a 24-5 record. Rafael conquered 2 titles in 2021 in Barcelona and in Rome.