Paula Badosa joked that Iga Swiatek ruined her birthday, while the Pole approached the Spaniard for a little conversation following their Billie Jean King Cup Finals battle.
On Friday, the Spanish tennis star – who was celebrating her 27th birthday – took on the five-time Grand Slam champion in front of a packed crowd in Malaga. While the former world No. 2 competed extremely well and delivered big fight, she ultimately fell short after the Pole clinched a 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-1 win.
Sadly for Badosa and the rest of the team, that meant that Spain was eliminated from the competition. Earlier that day, Sara Sorribes Tormo lost to Magda Linette so the 27-year-old was n a must-win situation against Swiatek.
“Too good @iga.swiatek thank you for ruining my bday (laughing emoji). It was very nice to share the court with you again. You made me realize I still have to work my butt off a bit more (laughing emoji). Keep inspiring (heart emoji),” the world No. 12 captioned her Instagram Story after the match.
The 23-year-old responded with some classy words: “Thank you ©paulabadosa. It’s such a privilege to share court with you.”
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