The Spanish player opens up in a press conference about her mental struggle: "From the outside, you don't see the really tough moments."
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Less than 24 hours after experiencing the tribute from Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros, Paula Badosa confessed right after her match what inspired her to come back in her debut against Naomi Osaka: "When I was losing a set, the first thing I did was to look at Rafa's footprint on the Chatrier court." This inspiration helped her eventually secure the victory against the Japanese player in three sets.
Badosa.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) May 26, 2025
"When I was down a set, the first thing I did was to look at Rafa's footprint on Chatrier".
It worked.
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Although we don't know what the future holds, this was Caroline Garcia's last singles match at Roland Garros. The former world number four from France was defeated by Bernarda Pera with a score of 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 30 minutes of an unforgettable match for the local tennis player. With tears in her eyes even before stepping onto the court, Caroline bids farewell to the Parisian crowd.
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As sincere as usual, Paula Badosa spoke at a press conference about the tribute at Roland Garros 2025: "I didn't miss a detail; it was a very emotional moment, the least she deserved. I also saw Spain's, Málaga's, which was disappointing. This is the one that truly deserves it. To me, having that plaque is the minimum. It's also sad in a way because she is greatly missed. She has left a huge legacy in tennis."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Badosa, sin pelos en la lengua: "La despedida de Rafa en España fue decepcionante"
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Emma Raducanu will be Iga Swiatek's opponent in the second round of Roland Garros 2025 after overcoming a very tough match against Wang, especially due to her back problems. "I am happy with my fighting spirit and proud to have won a match in which I was close to retiring. I hate to do that, so I tried to continue to see if the pain would subside. I ended the match in much better shape, so I trust that a good rest will give me the chance to compete on Wednesday," she said before talking about Swiatek. "It will be one of those matches that will give me a clear idea of where my level is and what I still need to develop. I have nothing to lose, it's a big challenge, and I will go out to be very aggressive," she concluded.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Raducanu: "Estoy orgullosa de mi esfuerzo, pensé seriamente en retirarme"
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Despite doubts arising from an injury, Paula Badosa was able to shine in her Roland Garros 2025 debut. The Spanish player, currently ranked 10th in the world, defeated Naomi Osaka in an intense battle with a score of 6-7(1), 6-1, and 6-4 in a 2-hour and 20-minute clash, comeback included. Paula resisted against the Japanese player's attacks to maintain the lead and advance to the next round, where she will face the winner of Kessler vs Ruse.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Badosa saca su lado más guerrero para superar a Osaka
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After debuting at Roland Garros 2025 with a victory, Elena Rybakina expressed her happiness in the press conference, where she shared the keys to her success on clay courts: "I prefer faster surfaces because my game is aggressive, but even here, on clay, I believe my serve can work well. Maybe not today, but I think having an aggressive style on clay gives me a certain advantage. Perhaps I should come to the net more often, finish points. I should be more patient, but my style is aggressive, and when I am physically prepared and moving well, it doesn't matter on which surface I am playing."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rybakina explica el motivo por el que su tenis funciona en tierra batida
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After securing her first victory in this Roland Garros 2025, the Polish player shared the anecdote of the day when a conversation with Nadal changed her perspective.
The Spanish player opens up in a press conference about her mental struggle: "From the outside, you don't see the really tough moments."
As sincere as usual, Paula Badosa spoke at a press conference about the tribute at Roland Garros 2025: "I didn't miss a detail; it was a very emotional moment, the least she deserved. I also saw Spain's, Málaga's, which was disappointing. This is the one that truly deserves it. To me, having that plaque is the minimum. It's also sad in a way because she is greatly missed. She has left a huge legacy in tennis."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Badosa, sin pelos en la lengua: "La despedida de Rafa en España fue decepcionante"
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Less than 24 hours after experiencing the tribute from Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros, Paula Badosa confessed right after her match what inspired her to come back in her debut against Naomi Osaka: "When I was losing a set, the first thing I did was to look at Rafa's footprint on the Chatrier court." This inspiration helped her eventually secure the victory against the Japanese player in three sets.
Badosa.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) May 26, 2025
"When I was down a set, the first thing I did was to look at Rafa's footprint on Chatrier".
It worked.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Badosa se inspira en Nadal: "Cuando iba perdiendo, miré la pisada de Rafa"
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Emma Raducanu will be Iga Swiatek's opponent in the second round of Roland Garros 2025 after overcoming a very tough match against Wang, especially due to her back problems. "I am happy with my fighting spirit and proud to have won a match in which I was close to retiring. I hate to do that, so I tried to continue to see if the pain would subside. I ended the match in much better shape, so I trust that a good rest will give me the chance to compete on Wednesday," she said before talking about Swiatek. "It will be one of those matches that will give me a clear idea of where my level is and what I still need to develop. I have nothing to lose, it's a big challenge, and I will go out to be very aggressive," she concluded.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Raducanu: "Estoy orgullosa de mi esfuerzo, pensé seriamente en retirarme"
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Although we don't know what the future holds, this was Caroline Garcia's last singles match at Roland Garros. The former world number four from France was defeated by Bernarda Pera with a score of 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 30 minutes of an unforgettable match for the local tennis player. With tears in her eyes even before stepping onto the court, Caroline bids farewell to the Parisian crowd.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Pera termina con la aventura de Garcia en Roland Garros
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Despite doubts arising from an injury, Paula Badosa was able to shine in her Roland Garros 2025 debut. The Spanish player, currently ranked 10th in the world, defeated Naomi Osaka in an intense battle with a score of 6-7(1), 6-1, and 6-4 in a 2-hour and 20-minute clash, comeback included. Paula resisted against the Japanese player's attacks to maintain the lead and advance to the next round, where she will face the winner of Kessler vs Ruse.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Badosa saca su lado más guerrero para superar a Osaka
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After debuting at Roland Garros 2025 with a victory, Elena Rybakina expressed her happiness in the press conference, where she shared the keys to her success on clay courts: "I prefer faster surfaces because my game is aggressive, but even here, on clay, I believe my serve can work well. Maybe not today, but I think having an aggressive style on clay gives me a certain advantage. Perhaps I should come to the net more often, finish points. I should be more patient, but my style is aggressive, and when I am physically prepared and moving well, it doesn't matter on which surface I am playing."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rybakina explica el motivo por el que su tenis funciona en tierra batida
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After securing her first victory in this Roland Garros 2025, the Polish player shared the anecdote of the day when a conversation with Nadal changed her perspective.
Naomi Osaka is a very special player with a truly peculiar character. She has left curious images on and off the court, but what she did during her match against Paula Badosa in the first round of Roland Garros 2025 goes a step further. The Japanese player requested a medical timeout to treat some discomfort and, while the doctor was attending to her, she took the opportunity to trim her nails.
Naomi Osaka calls for the presence of the doctor and takes the opportunity to trim her nails in the meantime.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) May 26, 2025
They poke me and I don't bleed.
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This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Naomi Osaka se corta las uñas en mitad del partido
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With doubts, evident physical discomfort, and a good dose of courage. That's how Emma Raducanu pushed through her first-round match at Roland Garros 2025 against Wang. She won by 7-5 4-6 6-3, earning the opportunity to face Iga Swiatek in a second round that promises intense emotions.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Raducanu se cita con Swiatek en segunda ronda de Roland Garros 2025
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