Paula Badosawho defeated American Coco Gauff on Saturday 6-3, 6-0 in the round of 32 of the Mutua Madrid Open, declared himself satisfied “most of all” with how he approached the match “in the mind”.
“I’ve been very calm. I’m going step by step, but today adds a lot to me in terms of confidence,” the Catalan said in the press room. “I came from not closing the games well, that’s why I’m happy. Although I have also played at a good level some games I lost,” he said.
Badosa commented that before starting the tournament he already saw himself “at the level of the best, but it’s a matter of small details, more than thinking, of confidence. Last year I didn’t manage it either , but you learn from that,” he said of his 2022 exit in his second fight.
“It’s never easy, it’s not just me. Women don’t have other big tournaments a year in our country, I’m very emotional, but for now I’m doing well,” he said. “On the first day I enjoyed it too, but I was very nervous and suffering a lot… It’s always my fault to be a roller coaster, the key is to be calm and steady. The environment I have helps me a lot,” added Badosa, who declared that she is “proud” of herself because she knows how to manage her emotions now.
Source: La Verdad
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