By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Picture credit score: Berlin Tennis Open Fb
Berlin as soon as began a painful spiral for Paul Badosa.
At the moment, Badosa reconnected along with her identification stunning fifth-seeded Coco Gauff, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 on the Berlin Tennis Open.
An emotional Badosa ended the upset in tears of pleasure.
Recalling the ache of a again concern that’s plagued her over the previous yr, in addition to her break up from ex-boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas, Badosa mentioned regaining this stage of play was significantly transferring for her in spite of everything she’s skilled.
“I’m very excited. It has been very arduous,” Badosa mentioned. “A yr in the past I used to be injured right here. Since then I haven’t been in a position to play frequently. I’ve been by rather a lot, each professionally and personally. Enjoying at this stage once more means rather a lot to me.
“I do know it’s solely a few video games, however for me crucial factor is the extent I confirmed right this moment in opposition to Coco. It began extremely properly and I saved believing. I believe right this moment I lastly noticed myself again on the courtroom.”
The entire feels! 🥹@paulabadosa | #BTO26 pic.twitter.com/IwbedqzGQi
— wta (@WTA) June 17, 2026
Former Indian Wells champion Badosa transformed 4 of 5 break factors in a 96-minute victory.
It was Badosa’s fifth win over Gauff in eight profession conferences, propelling her into the quarterfinals in opposition to both eighth-seeded Linda Noskova or Diane Parry.
“It was a really troublesome match, I respect Coco rather a lot, who’s one in all my favourite gamers on the circuit,” Badosa mentioned. “It’s all the time a battle in opposition to her that pushes you to the restrict. Profitable video games like this helps rather a lot and particularly with the extent proven.
“Whichever opponent is within the quarterfinals will probably be a really robust match as each gamers are very harmful”
