The Spanish Paula Badosawho needed three sets to fulfill his promise against the Italian Elizabeth Cocciaretto, He recognized that it was difficult for him to play in Madrid because of the responsibility he had as a local player.
“It’s easier to play anywhere than here, but it’s something I’m trying to assimilate. I haven’t played my best in recent years, but one of the editions I got to play very well here. So I can adapt my game and everything. I hope this year will be the same. It’s always a challenge to play here in Madrid”, he analyzed. Paula Badosa, which reached the semifinals in 2021.
The Spaniards will face the North Americans Coco Gauff, sixth favorite, in the third round. “We have played several times. He has a great serve, very aggressive, and one of the best backhands in the world. He is a very physical player and plays very well on clay. He was a finalist at Roland Garros in last year,” he recalled.
“I like these kinds of matches. It’s a challenge and I really want to play against him and with my fans,” Badosa added.
The winner cocciaretto The Spanish described it as a “roller coaster”.
“I started very well. I think everything was under control. Even in the second set too. But I got very nervous in a second. I didn’t feel very good. It was also very hot. The match changed within five minutes. Then the third set I think she played very well. She served very well and with the conditions here it’s complicated because I feel the ball flew very fast”, said the Spaniard, who was assisted by the court physiotherapist at the end of the second. set.
“I started to have some cramps, but I fought until the last moment. That has always been my identity. I am happy that I was able to get that victory,” he stressed. Paula Badosawhich redefined the rivalry against Gauff.
“This type of match, in my opinion, always depends on the day the player is on because they are at a high level. These are small details in this type of match. Let’s see how I deal with it in playing at home and if I can control the nerves and everything. It goes to be a challenge”, he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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