Paula Badosa26 years old and number 74 in the worlddid not have a dream debut at the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai. After losing the first set, 4-6, with the Swiss Lulu Sun, 22 years old and 181 in the ATP ranking, the Catalan tennis player had to walk away with tears in your eyes due to back discomfort.
It was the third time he had to give up a game this season, two on the court and another that he didn’t even leave. A torture, considering he was practical seven months due to a stress fracture in a vertebra.
The one from Begur returned in 2024 with the hope of continuing his passion for tennis, enjoying matches, achieving victories and rising in the WTA rankings, but his body was not with him.
In Dubai, he called doctor and physiotherapistwith whom he spoke for a few seconds, but immediately She confronted the WTA supervisor to announce her departure.
From tears to optimism
A few days after the blow, the tears gave way to optimism and desire to fight to get back on the slopes.
Without knowing the medical diagnosis, or the time he would be leaving the slopes, although he himself emphasized that this was not a return of a previous injury, it was It was Badosa himself who wanted to send a heartfelt message to his followers through their social networks:
“I want to thank all the people who sent me messages of support in a very difficult time for me. It was a long process, but what I am sure of is that I will not give up. Tennis is my life and my passion, I will give everything to enjoy it again as soon as possible. We keep fighting…”
The message on his Instagram account included a photo of which You can see Catalan during the recovery session with fellow tennis player Juan Pablo Cañas.
Source: La Verdad

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