Once dominating the world’s rankings as number two, Stefanos Tsitsipas’ girlfriend Paula Badosa is now outside the top 100 and dealing with life’s arrows. The Spaniard is battling with all her might to regain her previous dominance despite a never-ending stream of injuries. The setbacks she has experienced make this task more arduous. She recently opened up about the tough road ahead and the enormous obstacles she needs to clear to revive her tennis career.

Notably, it was the stress fracture in her back that forced her to shut down the whole last season after Wimbledon. The Spaniard suffered a loss in the second round of the Stuttgart Open when she had to withdraw in the third set against Aryna Sabalenka. Fortunately, her prior back injury had nothing to do with her retirement. Rather, it was caused by a little rip in her adductor.

Paula Badosa opens up about her injury struggles 

In a recent conversation just before the Madrid Open, the Greek player’s girlfriend opened up about trying everything possible to keep herself going on the court. She stated, “Feeling zero pain on the track is going to be very difficult for me, but I’m taking it in the best possible way, and if I can compete, it’s already a triumph for me.” 

Her struggles with recurrent injuries have undoubtedly presented serious obstacles to her development on the court. Even though she is talented and tenacious, her ongoing struggles with injuries made it more problematic to keep up the momentum she had two years ago when she was considered one of the best players.

Trending

‘I Was Already Salty’- Serena Williams Pokes Husband Alexis Ohanian Over His $180 Million Master-Stroke for Their Daughter Olympia

May 03, 2024 08:01 PM EDT

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek’s Nail-Biting Madrid Final Forces Chris Evert to Break Her Long-Drawn Silence With a Stirring Message

May 04, 2024 10:39 PM EDT

Coco Gauff Soars to New Heights With $5.3 Billion Worth Sponsor as She Announces Delightful Sneaker Surprise for Fans

May 04, 2024 07:30 PM EDT

Madrid Open: Aryna Sabalenka Joins Iga Swiatek in Giving a Cold Shoulder to Coco Gauff as WTA Big 3 Debate Rages On

May 03, 2024 05:11 PM EDT

Serena Williams’ Golf-Obsessed Husband Alexis Ohanian Can’t Contain His Excitement for Tiger Woods’ TGL as 8 Months Countdown Is Underway

May 04, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Further, she added, “I know that this year I can’t set high expectations, but I look at the medium term. The day I stop believing in my chances of doing important things, I will stop playing.“ While she deals with injuries one at a time, she does not leave any hope of being a part of the tennis arena or making an amazing return to her usual form.

During the Indian Wells, she revealed how her doctors confronted her that it wouldn’t be easy to prolong her tennis career for a long time. She stated, “They said this is the only option we can give you, and maybe you will have to keep doing that if you want to play for a few more years.“ Although her physical struggles are evident with her withdrawal and struggles on the court, mental struggles also take a toll on her. Just a few days ago, the WTA tennis star made a heartbreaking admission regarding her battle with mental health.

Badosa’s never-ending struggles with mental health 

During her guest appearance on the WTA Insider podcast, the 26-year-old tennis star spoke up about overcoming all her mental challenges. She opened up about her challenges, “I think what’s making me fight every day, it’s the love that I have for this sport, and that I always had this goal, to be one of the best in the world and to win tournaments and to face the big players.” 

Along with that, she highlighted her strong character and her resolve to get up and compete every day despite the difficulties. Badosa has always been driven by her love of athletics, which inspires her to overcome obstacles and pursue greatness despite her limitations.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts about the Spaniard’s struggle with injuries? Do let us know in the comment section below.