Paula Badosa is making her return to competitive tennis in spectacular fashion by participating in the Berlin tournament. This event promises to showcase all the stars of the women’s circuit, with the notable exception of Iga Swiatek.
Badosa’s journey to the final will be challenging, starting with a match against German wildcard Eva Lys. If she advances, she could face Marta Kostyuk or Emma Navarro in the second round, and potentially meet the recent French Open champion Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals.
The WTA Berlin tournament also features other notable players such as Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula in the same half of the draw. Aryna Sabalenka is regarded as the leading contender in the top half of the tournament.
The event is set to kick off with a thrilling match between Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng, highlighting the high level of competition in this German tournament, which is seen as a significant precursor to Wimbledon.
This tournament not only marks Badosa’s comeback but also sets the stage for an exciting lineup of matches that fans can look forward to. The presence of top-ranked players suggests that the competition will be fierce, adding an extra layer of excitement for tennis enthusiasts.