Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka, two formidable names in the world of professional tennis, have once again captured attention with their camaraderie during their training sessions in Dubai, UAE. Renowned for their close friendship off the court, these tennis stars recently shared glimpses of their bond on social media, showcasing their preparation for the upcoming 2024 WTA tour season.
In a series of photos posted on Aryna Sabalenka’s Instagram stories, the duo displayed their infectious chemistry. The first image portrays Badosa embracing Sabalenka, highlighting their strong bond as Badosa has her arms wrapped around Sabalenka’s neck. Another snapshot captured a playful moment between the pair, featuring a selfie where they were both pouting. Sabalenka accompanied the photo with a caption that read, “With my girl [white heart emoji],” signifying their deep friendship and mutual admiration.
Further showcasing their fun-loving personalities, Badosa and Sabalenka took light-hearted yet endearing photos on the tennis court. They posed back-to-back in two separate pictures, portraying their attempts at a conventional photo session. Sabalenka humorously captioned one of the images, “We tried to do normal pics… Guess how it’s ended up?!” followed by a peach emoji, adding a touch of lightheartedness to their shared moments.
Their camaraderie extends beyond the confines of the tennis court, with Badosa and Sabalenka often expressing their genuine affection and support for each other. Their close friendship has been evident, with Badosa previously referring to Sabalenka as her “soulmate,” emphasizing the deep connection they share beyond their professional endeavors.
As these tennis stars gear up for the challenges and competitions of the 2024 WTA tour season, their training sessions in Dubai not only underscore their dedication to the sport but also highlight the importance of unwavering support and friendship in their lives. The duo’s bond serves as an inspiration, showcasing the power of camaraderie and mutual encouragement in the competitive world of professional tennis.
In essence, Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka’s delightful moments captured in Dubai serve as a testament to their unbreakable friendship, resonating with fans and enthusiasts worldwide, both on and off the tennis court.
Paula Badosa in 2023
Currently the world no.65, Badosa played her last match on the 7th of July when she had to retire when playing against world no.39 Marta Kostyuk in the 2nd round and the scoreline was 6-2 1-0 .
At present, during this year Badosa has managed to achieve an overall 18-9 win-loss record. Paula Badosa’s best result of the year was reaching the semifinal in Adelaide.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2023
Now the world no.2, Aryna played her last match on the 5th of November when she capitulated to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Cancun (draw).
During this season Aryna has achieved an overall 55-14 record. The Belarussian has won 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and Madrid. Aryna was the finalist in Indian Wells, Stuttgart and U.S. Open.
Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka faced off 4 times. Their current head to head is 2-2. The last time they locked horns, Aryna Sabalenka won 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) on the 21st of April 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.