Paula Badosa Gibert defeats Marie Bouzkova 6-1 4-6 6-4 in the final in Washington on Sunday. The battle lasted 2 hours and 24 minutes. She won this tournament after playing this event for the first time in her career.
Highlights Paula Badosa Gibert vs. Marie Bouzkova Mubadala Citi DC Open – Washington
Stats: aces, double faults, breaks, winners
2h:24
At the end of the match, Paula scored 99 points vs. Marie’s 82.
Badosa
Paula served exceptionally well to win 78% of the points (39/50) behind her first serve. Notwithstanding she won only 44% points (16/36) on her second serve. Paula won this match even if she was far from perfect in converting her break points as she converted only 28% (5/18) of the procured opportunities.
Bouzkova
On the other side, the Czech was struggling when converting her break points (only 43% – 3/7). That was one of the key issues for her loss.
After this match, the head to head between Badosa and Bouzkova is 3-0 for Paula.
This was the 4th career title for Badosa. She won the previous title in Washington. (see list of titles and finals). Marie 6th remains with 1 title after she conquered the tournament in Prague 2022. (see list of titles and finals)
