Badosa: "I'm trying to have fun, because I've already suffered enough"

Pedro de Pablos | 1 Apr 2026 | 12.47

Badosa: "I am trying to have fun, because I have suffered enough"

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Paula Badosa is smiling again. The Spanish tennis player secured an important victory in the first round of the WTA 500 in Charleston, which marked the start of the clay court season on the women's circuit. Later, Badosa gave an interview to Tennis Channel where she talked about how she overcomes her physical and mental health issues and how well she adapts to the clay court season.

If something stands out about Paula Badosa, it is her transparency, which has always been evident. The Spanish tennis player has never held back when discussing her personal situation, at times critical due to the constant injuries she has faced in recent years. However, the former world number two on the WTA keeps on trying again and again, setting an example to the sports world of what a fighter like her truly is. If she falls a thousand times, she will rise again until she returns to where she belongs.

"It's not easy; we all have two voices in our heads, and sometimes the negative ones overcome the positive ones. It's something I've been struggling with since the beginning of 2026, although I believe I'm getting better. There are good days and bad days, but we are gradually improving. I try to breathe, stay positive, and silence those voices. If you were in my brain, you would go crazy, but the key is to be positive and stay calm. I have always wanted to be myself, as it's very important to me. Not just for sports, but for life in general," she said.

Paula Badosa Finds Joy in Playing Tennis Again

The joy of winning again was evident after her first-round match against Kayla Day, as she danced to celebrate with her team. "The celebration dance is an inside joke with the team. I love to dance, and it's to a song... but let me keep it a secret. I'm trying to approach everything differently, have some fun because I've already suffered enough on the court. Once the match is over, I'm trying to enjoy it as much as I can."

As for the match, her first on clay this season, Badosa was more than satisfied. "I'm very pleased with how I played with my forehand. I also moved quite well, was aggressive with my backhand, made some drop shots... It was my first match on clay, and you know I enjoy playing on this surface, so I'm happy with the consistency displayed, as that was something I was missing," she concluded.

Badosa Confesses How Well Her Style Adapts to Clay Courts

It's a pleasure to hear her speak after such a resounding and important victory like this one, as she hints at achieving great results during this season. "It's not easy to transition from hard courts to clay, but it's something I personally enjoy. On clay, you have to think a bit more, be more tactical, and that suits my game very well. I have also improved with my serve, which was something I had been struggling with lately, especially with double faults. When I play at my level, I'm very consistent yet aggressive at the same time, and I think clay courts suit me very well."

What's crucial for Badosa right now is to start gaining momentum in these early tournaments and, in the process, accumulate enough points to avoid having to play Roland Garros qualifiers, which is a primary goal for her. However, the most important of all is to start enjoying tennis again as she has been doing in these recent days, because if she can stay motivated and regain her game, she can defeat anyone who stands in her way.

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