Badosa: "My best level will come in three or four months"

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Although she didn't arrive with the best feelings at the Australian Open 2026, Paula Badosa's eagerness to perform well these weeks was so great that nothing could stop her in her first match in Melbourne. A solid victory to inspire hope.

And thank goodness that we still have Paula Badosa, because a defeat against Zarina Diyas would have been a tragedy for Spanish women's tennis at this Australian Open 2026. After watching her three compatriots fall out in the early rounds (Bucsa, Maristany, Bouzas), once again, the one from Begur has donned the cloak and sword to keep our flag flying within the draw. A small step to believe that she can once again go far in Melbourne, as she did twelve months ago. Here are the details of her press conference.

Evaluation of the victory

"I am happy with the match, a victory is always a victory, especially in a Grand Slam where every match is very tough, particularly in the early rounds. She was a tough opponent, I didn't know her much, so I am happy with how I played. I managed everything well, especially in crucial moments."

Situation with her injury

"I think it's a complicated situation, especially because it's something that will always be there. I said it from the beginning, when the injury happened two years ago, that it's something beyond my control, but it's something I have to accept. Regarding what is under my control, I try to give my 100%, both in recovery and preventive work. There are many aspects, sometimes things are out of my control, and that's the toughest part for me. Maybe I'm playing incredibly well, like at the beginning of last year, but then I get injured and have to start over. Right now, I feel good, I've played a couple of matches and my body is responding well, so I'll stay positive."

Gaining rhythm gradually

"It was a bit uncomfortable, there was some wind, but I'm feeling better each day, especially in competition. I've been training very well, what I lack is match hours, especially in managing and reading plays better, but this comes with time on court and competing. Today's match was good where I played well in crucial moments, and that's what matters."

Happy to play in Australia

"I've always enjoyed playing in Australia, I like the conditions here. I felt very good last year, but this doesn't mean I'll feel the same in 2026, that's unpredictable. It has always been a place where I've felt very comfortable, where I like to play, and where the crowd creates an atmosphere in matches that I love."

Badosa reveals when we will see her best version again

"I would like to perform well right from now, but thinking long-term, I believe that within three or four months is when my best level will return, perhaps coinciding with the clay court swing in Europe, where I'll be much better than now. Hopefully, it comes sooner because there are tournaments that excite me a lot, and I want to do well, but thinking rationally, it won't be until a few months later when my best level returns."

How has the injury affected your training?

"I haven't changed any aspect of my game, maybe a bit on the serve, as I didn't change anything else. I'm just altering my training methods, training a bit more. We had a very long preseason focused mainly on this. I think that's the only thing I did, given that I have an injury that's beyond my control. That's what happens when you practice such an intense sport for the body."

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