Paula Badosa is coming back to the top. The former WTA number 2, who currently occupies the 19th position in the ranking – she will be at least 15th next week – after the title in Washington at the beginning of August has also shown fantastic condition at the China Open in Beijing.
The 26-year-old beat the Chinese Shuai Zhang, earning her third semifinal in the last five tournaments played and, in the press conference, she spoke about her magic moment, also spending some nice words for her countryman Carlos Alcaraz.
“I started very strong, with very clear ideas and playing very aggressively. Everything was going well for me. In the second set I think she raised her level. She played more aggressively and went to the net more. In the end it was a battle that could have gone either way,” she said.
Paula Badosa defeats Zhang Shuai in the QF (6-1,7-6). They share the longest hug at the net 🥺 beautiful to see. Onto Semi Final !! #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/E7zBM9Ce1F
— Liviefromparis 🇫🇷🤸🏼♀️🎾 (@Livieparis2024) October 3, 2024
Badosa then praised Carlitos, who won his 4th title of the season in Beijing.
“I look up to Carlos, he’s great on and off the court. He’s an incredible person and player. Yesterday I watched the whole match against Sinner, rooting…
