New and painful return for Paula Badosa in his fetish tournament, the WTA 1,000 on the hard court Indian Wells (USA)where the former world number 2 achieved the biggest success of his career so far in 2021.
His participation in a charity doubles tournament with his partner, the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipasit is a good sign to think about his reappearance in the Californian tournament, but the Catalan tennis player announced this Wednesday his departure because he does not feel sufficiently recovered from his physical discomfort to face an event as demanding as Indian Wells, whose organization had given him an invitation.
“I am very sorry that I have to withdraw from my favorite tournament. I tried everything to play, but it was not enough. I am having a complicated period with injuries, but I fight every day to return as soon as possible,” explained Badosa in his social networks.
“I want to thank the fans who continue to support me, especially last year. I’m sorry that I didn’t give you what you expected from me and recently I gave you bad news. I want to thank the contest for the letter of invitation, “You are the best contest in the world,” added the Catalan player.
Badosa, 26 years old and world No. 73, has not raced since February 19 at dubaiwhen he had to retire after losing the first set against the Swiss Lulu Sun. His place in the Indian Wells main draw will be taken by Argentina Nadia Podoroskawhich will be the new rival of the American Ashlyn Krueger.
The back continues to be a pain for Paula, who is almost seven months out in 2023 after her participation in Wimbledon. However, since resurfacing, the Spanish tennis player has continued to have recurring problems and has only played eight games this season, with four wins and four losses.
Badosa has retired twice this year before finishing his match, match Diana Schneider in Hua Hin and the aforementioned Lulu Sun in Dubai. Paula resigned last week San Diego WTA hoping to be ready for Indian Wells, but in the end he still didn’t recover in time.
Source: La Verdad
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