Paula Badosa continues her march towards returning to the Top 100 of the WTA ranking and also securing a spot in the main draw of the US Open. The entry deadline is on July 20th, making her participation in this WTA 250 event in Iasi crucial for the Spanish player's chances of making it to the main draw of the New York Grand Slam.
She has started well by defeating the tournament's fourth-seeded player, Anhelina Kalinina, with a score of 6-3, 6-1 in an hour and thirty minutes. However, at the start of the match, the Catalan player caused a small scare when she requested a medical timeout due to a thigh issue. After the treatment and bandaging, she continued to dominate the Ukrainian player, securing a spot in the round of 16 where she will face the Russian player from the qualifying rounds, Alevtina Ibragimova.
Here are the scenarios that Paula Badosa needs to re-enter the Top 100 of the WTA ranking
With this first victory at the WTA Iasi event, Paula Badosa climbs four positions to 111th place, edging closer to the top 100 threshold. However, the Begur native is well aware of the calculations needed in Romania to secure her spot at the US Open and regain her position among the top 100 female tennis players globally. Advancing to the semifinals would provisionally place her at 99th, while reaching the final or winning the title would practically achieve her goal.
Regarding the other Spanish tennis players at the WTA 250 Iasi event, Kaitlin Quevedo, who just entered the Top 100, also began with a victory against Gabriela Ruse by 6-3, 6-1. On the other hand, Leyre Romero, who made it through the qualifying rounds, lost to Panna Udvardy (6-3, 4-6, 6-3), and Sara Sorribes, receiving a wildcard, was defeated by Anna Bondar (7-5, 6-4).
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