Paula Badosa shares her emotional journey as a tennis player, discussing the highs and lows of the sport and the importance of finding balance. She reveals that her competitive nature often leaves her feeling drained and considering quitting during tough times.
However, Badosa is currently thriving, having made it to the quarterfinals at the US Open for the first time in her career. This achievement, on unfamiliar ash courts, is particularly significant for her, and she expresses excitement for the challenge while taking moments to appreciate the experience.
Badosa at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
LLWWWLWWWW Ranked no.29, the Spaniard has an overall 30-15 record in 2024. Badosa is currently playing at the U.S. Open where she toppled the world no.73 Viktorija Golubic 6-0 6-3, the world no.48 Taylor Townsend 6-3 7-5, the world no.122 Elena Gabriela Ruse 4-6 6-1 7-6(8) and the world no.80 Yafan Wang 6-1 6-2.
Paula Badosa will face the world no.12 Emma Navarro in the quarter on Tuesday at 12:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The head to head is 1-0 for Badosa.
The Spaniard clinched 1 title in 2024 in Washington.
The Spaniard won 4 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts and 1 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
