WTA star Paula Badosa recently expressed her feelings about recovering from a staggering back injury. After facing a disappointing defeat against Daria Kasatkina at the French Open, the Spaniard took a moment to thank the fans and everyone who supported her throughout the “storms”.
Badosa incurred a concerning back injury before entering the WTA 1000 event in Madrid. Mentioning that the pain was disturbing enough not to let her move from the couch, she also skipped the Italian Open.
Paula Badosa Exits the French Open With a Heartfelt Note for Her Fans
Badosa earned a head start at Roland Garros by defeating Victoria Mboko and Clara Tauson to book a slot in the third round. However, she couldn’t stand the tough challenge against Alexandra Eala, citing a fever and lack of energy as the reason behind her abrupt withdrawal.
After her exit, the Spaniard made sure to express gratitude towards each fan who supported her throughout the journey at Roland Garros. Sharing a picture of her on Instagram, the 27-year-old wrote:
“We smile & we continue. 🧡 I’m happy to be back on court after all. Tennis is my passion, and being able to compete and experience all the beauty of it is priceless. I’m still far from the level I want to reach, but I know it’s all a process, just like everything in life, things don’t come overnight.”
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She also expressed pride over not backing down despite the multiple threatening injuries that halted her progress.
“I’m learning so much about myself during this journey, and I’m so proud of overcoming all the storms. Storms are necessary in life because after a storm, the sun comes out, but more importantly, you emerge as a stronger version of yourself,” she added.
After marking an end to Badosa’s French Open campaign, Daria Kasatkina will now compete against Mirra Andreeva on Monday, June 2.
Badosa Admitted to Playing With a Fever at the French Open
After securing a position against Daria Kasatkina in the third round, Badosa made it clear that it wasn’t a recurring injury that bothered her during the second-round match. She cited fever and a loss of energy as the reason behind her suffering mid-match. The 27-year-old also admitted to trying her best, but the rising temperature in her body took a massive toll.
“No, it wasn’t an injury this time, so I’m happy about that. I just had a little bit of fever, and I had no energy, and it was tough for me. But I took everything I had in that moment, the physios and my team gave me some stuff, and I tried to stay there,” she said, in a post-match press conference.
Since Badosa’s name was not mentioned in the Queen’s championship, the WTA star’s next event has yet to be determined.
