New setback for Paula Badosa

New failure for the former world number 2 Paula Badosa, 26 years old and currently number 83 in the ranking. The Catalan tennis player, who retired this week in the round of 16 Hua Hin due to back discomfort, he also resigned from Abu Dhabi WTA 500 before debuting against Anhelina Kalinina.

“I am very sorry to have to withdraw from Abu Dhabi because I really wanted to play here. I hope I can come back next year and be able to play in front of all the fans,” explained Badosa, who currently does not have the necessary continuity since his return . on the circuit after his long absence due to injury last season.

Paula reappeared in January at Adelaide WTA after six months, since he retired in July against the Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in the 2nd round of Wimbledon. Since then he has played only six games, with three wins and three losses including his conceded match Amanda Anisimova in the 3rd round of Australian Openthe first grand slam of the year.

Badosa’s problems began in the spring, when he arrived in a hurry at Wimbledon due to a stress injury to a vertebra he suffered in May at WTA 1,000 Rome. Badosa felt discomfort against Kostyuk and preferred to leave the match.

Paula then began a recovery process with the idea of ​​reappearing on the circuit when she felt she was ready, without forcing because she admitted she had done a little to play at Wimbledon, but the deadlines were getting longer and the resignations in tournaments follow each other. ..

In August, after finding that back pain continued to bother him, the Spanish player announced that he will end his season with the aim of fully recovering in order to fully prepare for next year 2024.

Seeing that her rehabilitation was on track, Paula joined the Spanish team to compete in November Ends of Billie Jean King Cup of Sevillealthough finally the captain, Anabel Medinaline up other tennis players to play matches.