Paula Badosa was in tears after beating Daria Kasatkina in the third round of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships because she had been struggling with a debilitating back injury that forced her retirement from Wimbledon in 2023 and shut down the remainder of her season. She also missed several tournaments and had to deal with mental health issues. Despite these setbacks, she worked hard to make a comeback and was emotional after achieving a significant victory that put her into Wimbledon’s second week for the third time in her career and first since her injury.
“A few months ago I didn’t know if I could play tennis anymore,” said Paula embarassed by her fighting tears.
A true testament to hard work and persistence 🙌
There is nothing to be embarrassed about @paulabadosa 🫶#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/FfyI34WVnc
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2024
Badosa in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2024
Now the world no.93, Paula has managed to achieve a 16-12 record in 2024. The Spaniard is competing in Wimbledon where she overcame the world no.34 Karolina Muchova 6-3 6-2, the world no.88 Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-4 6-2, the world no.12 Daria Kasatkina 7-6(6) 4-6 6-4 and Unknown Player .
Darya Kasatkina in 2024
LLWLWLLWLL Currently ranked no.12, Darya played her last match on the 5th of July when she was overcome by world no.93 Paula Badosa 7-6(6) 4-6 6-4 in the 3rd round in Wimbledon (draw).
At the moment, during this season Darya owns an overall 28-14 record. The Russian conquered 1 title in Eastbourne. The Russian reached the final in Adelaide, Abu Dhabi and Charleston.
Paula Badosa and Darya Kasatkina played each other 5 times. Their actual head to head record is 3-2 for Badosa. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Paula Badosa won 7-6(6) 4-6 6-4 in the 3rd round in London (Wimbledon) on the 5th of July 2024.
