Paula Badosa is going through the best moment of the season. The Spanish tennis player qualified on Friday for the final of the WTA 250 de Iasi after defeating Hungarian Panna Udvardy with a score of 6-4 and 7-6 in a very competitive match, a victory that extends her excellent streak and brings her closer to the goal of competing in the main draw of the US Open 2026.
The Catalan now has eight consecutive victories, a dynamic that began last week with the conquest of the title in Bastad and has continued on the Romanian clay courts. Beyond reaching another final, the victory holds immense value in the world rankings.
Thanks to the points earned in Iasi, Badosa virtually rises to the 103rd position in the WTA ranking, just shy of the top 100 and, more importantly, just one win away from mathematically securing a place in the main draw of the last Grand Slam of the season. An objective that just a few weeks ago seemed very challenging after a year marked by inconsistency and the need to regain positions in the rankings.
What does Badosa need to avoid the US Open qualifying rounds?
The Spaniard has once again shown strength in key moments. After winning the first set 6-4, she faced strong resistance from Udvardy in the second set. However, Badosa kept her cool in the tiebreak to close the match in two sets and avoid further exhaustion before the final.
Now she will have an unbeatable opportunity to complete a perfect week. In addition to vying for her second consecutive title, Badosa will seek a victory that could change the course of her season, guaranteeing her direct access to the main draw of the US Open and confirming that she is getting closer to the competitive level that once placed her among the best players in the world.
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