Paula Badosa He didn’t start the season off on the right foot on an individual level. The Spanish number one fell on its premiere in Brisbane 500 tournamenton a hard court, where he started directly on round of 16 due to its status as the fourth seed.
The Azeri Elina Avanesyan will surprise you with 6-3, 1-6 and 6-2 in a streak where Badosa had a lot of trouble being consistent. Especially, on the second serve where he always gives options to his rival, also more successful in moments when options are opened to others.
Five breaks in thirteen games Badosa conceded on serve, the margin was too big despite his good reaction in the second set after losing the opening set. This way, Badosa will not be able to add the desired filming in Brisbane for the Australian Open.
This tournament is the first official stop of the season for Paula, who was competing in the World Tennis League a few days ago. In that exhibition tournament, Badosa played one set against her friend Aryna Sabalenka, which she lost 6-2. So, he has the option of adding court minutes in Brisbane at the doubles table, after partnering Iga Swiatek in the Emirati event. This time, he was debating the official table Ons Jabeur and classified for the quarterfinals this Wednesday.
Source: La Verdad
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