Paula Badosa faces an unfortunate setback as her past injury resurfaces. The Spaniard, now ranked 10th in the WTA rankings, has been riding high after her stellar Australian Open campaign. There, she reached her first Grand Slam semifinal, battling her close friend Aryna Sabalenka. Her Miami Open journey started with promise, following tough early exits during the Middle East swing and Indian Wells. A first-round win against Canada’s Victoria Mboko brought hope for a turnaround. However, her lingering back issues seem to be troubling her again, casting doubt over her progress in the tournament.
Currently, the 10th seed is facing Danish player Clara Tauson in their fourth meeting on the court. Paula holds a 2-1 lead in their previous encounters, setting the stage for an exciting match. However, while she made strides, the first set brought an expected complication.
According to The Tennis Letter, Paula faced complications with her lower back during the match. An image captured her lying on the ground mid-set. While details remain unclear, it appears she is dealing with a “lower back injury once again,” raising concerns about her chances of winning this match.
Paula Badosa dealing with an injury during her match against Tauson in Miami.
It looks like the lower back injury once again.
Very concerning to be seeing this again. pic.twitter.com/ptLnJCfPV0
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 23, 2025
Ultimately, she won the first set 6-3 and the match is now moving into its second set. But what’s this injury that seems to be troubling the Spaniard? For the unversed, Badosa’s journey has been marred by a daunting back injury that began in 2023. She suffered stress fractures in her L4 and L5 vertebrae, which not only sidelined her from competition but also weighed heavily on her mental health.
The injury forced her to consider ending her promising career, as she faced relentless pain and the frustration of repeated treatments. “Well, it was a stress fracture in my L4 L5 that wasn’t recovering,” she explained, highlighting the emotional toll it took on her. Although she came back in the 2024 at the Adelaide International in January, ranked No. 100, and quickly began to regain her form.
Now with this new injury, it remains to be seen if Paula can overcome this setback and maintain her winning streak.
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