Badosa: "Returning to the level I have shown makes me very proud of myself"

Carlos Navarro | 17 Sep 2025 | 18.13

Paula Badosa could not achieve victory, but she was satisfied with her level. Source: Getty

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The adventure of Spain in the Finals of the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 has come to an end, a competition in which we had high hopes but which has seen the team's participation conclude in the quarterfinals. Ukraine ousted us after two very hard-fought matches, especially the one played between Paula Badosa and Elina Svitolina, which extended to the later stages of the third set and displayed a determined Paula, with excellent tennis, and above all, physically enduring the accumulated strain.

It was the first match for the Begur native since Wimbledon: imagine the significance and importance of this event. Badosa returned with a renewed spirit, total energy, and an impressive pride in her comeback despite the Spanish team's defeat. "The truth is that after so many months out of competition, returning to the level I showed today makes me very proud of what I have achieved. Obviously, I am sad because we lost as a team, but speaking of my match, I think it was a great match in which we both gave 100%, and ultimately that is what really matters," she reflected in statements given to the RFET.

Not only that: she even expressed surprise by the tennis displayed in this match, perhaps not expecting to be at this level in her first match back, but it gives her confidence and positive vibes for what's next," Paula said, who will now face new tournaments with the excitement of having competed without apparent pain for over two and a half hours.

Paula and Jessica's first reflections after their matches in the quarterfinals of the #BJKCup 🎙️#BJKCup pic.twitter.com/DHaaw61BU6
— Tenis España (@RFETenis) September 17, 2025

BOUZAS ALSO REFLECTS ON THE DEFEAT

The first point of the tie showed Marta Kostyuk's superiority over Jéssica Bouzas. The Galician, who was only playing her second match with the national team, could not find easy ways to create winning shots and ended up succumbing to the solidity of the Ukrainian, something she wanted to address as she reflected in front of the camera.

"I knew it was going to be a tough match. Marta is a player who demands you fight for every point, demands your presence. I did notice a difference, especially in many moments when she worked the points very well and I had to beat her three, four times. She was very solid in that aspect, in crucial moments she played better than me. To keep improving, I fought a lot, and I left everything on the court," Jessica said, acknowledging her part in the Spanish team's elimination, perhaps showing more nerves than she could have imagined in such a scenario.

"I had my debut a few months ago in Ostrava, and I felt I was getting used to the situation, but being in the Finals makes you face players of the highest level, you have to demand being there, and that ultimately shows. It's time to learn from this and keep improving." What both Paula and Jessi did agree on is the special bond the girls formed in just under a week of competition.

"I loved it. It was very special, and we formed a beautiful team. Sharing it with Carla, as we have a great friendship, made it even more special," affirmed Badosa, with Bouzas echoing the sentiment: "I felt very supported. Working with the entire team is a pleasure; they make it very easy. I enjoyed this week; it's different, you can share moments and learn a lot from all of them." They will continue to fight next year to bring significant titles back to Spanish women's tennis.

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