Paula Badosa’s Path to the Top 10
Paula Badosa is on the cusp of re-entering the top 10 of the WTA rankings, with only 306 points separating her from Czech player Barbora Krejcikova, who currently holds the 10th spot. This opportunity arises as Badosa prepares to compete in the WTA 500 tournament in Adelaide, a prelude to the Australian Open.
Badosa’s Challenging Draw
As the fifth seed in the Adelaide tournament, Badosa will face a demanding draw. Her first match will be against a rival from the previous round, followed by a potential second-round encounter with Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk. If she advances, she may face Jessica Pegula, the first favorite, or Mirra Andreeva, a semi-finalist in Brisbane, in the quarterfinals.
Spanish Representation in the Tournament
Paula Badosa will be the sole representative of Spanish women’s tennis in the Adelaide tournament. Cristina Bucsa, who started in the previous phase, fell to Czech player Katerina Siniakova, with a score of 7-5 and 6-0.