Paula Badosa smiles again two months later. The Spanish tennis player, who hadn't won a match since the WTA 500 in Charleston in April, has achieved an important victory in her debut at the WTA Berlin against Suzan Lamens with a score of 6-3 6-2 in just 1 hour and 13 minutes of play.
The Spanish tennis player had a flawless performance from start to finish, which is good news right before Wimbledon 2026. At the end of March, Badosa decided to pause her schedule to heal physically and mentally, as she didn't feel capable of performing at the required level on the tennis court. Despite returning with a loss in s'Hertogenbosch against Snigur, in Berlin, she appeared much more focused in the match, reminiscent of the good times.
Badosa's great record against Coco Gauff
Unluckily, in the round of 16, she will face Coco Gauff, the number one seed in the tournament, who hasn't played a match since her tough defeat in the third round of Roland Garros against Anastasia Potapova. It remains to be seen where Gauff stands mentally, but if Badosa is in good form, she could pose a serious threat as her game suits grass perfectly.
Moreover, Badosa holds a favorable head-to-head record against Coco Gauff at 4 wins to 3, showing that Gauff's style plays into Paula's strengths. The last time they met was at the 2025 Australian Open, with Badosa emerging victorious in the quarterfinals. However, this will be their first meeting on grass, where Badosa is expected to have the upper hand. Nevertheless, both players are in very different career trajectories, so Coco will be the favorite.
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