Victim of a stress fracture to the spine before Roland-Garros 2023, Paula Badosa stopped her season after Wimbledon and attempted a comeback in January 2024, still with back pain. She gave up in Hua Hin, Dubai and Stuttgart before feeling better, notably thanks to changes in her team.
“My back started responding really well to the exercises they were recommending, the food I was supposed to eat, the supplements I was supposed to take. I also changed doctors. Through all of this, the puzzle began to come together. I started playing more matches. At first, I was afraid of waking up the next day. But things have been better since then. »
I think I’ve learned to appreciate the moments a little more
Paula Badosa
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Paula Badosa has gone through very complicated times in recent years, trials that have made her grow both as a player but also as a person. From now on, the Spaniard wants to take advantage of the present moment as she was able to do this Tuesday by making the most of qualifying for the first semi-final of her Grand Slam career.
“I think it changed me, especially to appreciate the moments more. As you see, when I win a match like this, I try to soak it in. I’m also very emotional because it means a lot to me. I experience a lot of things. It’s all the more moving because I wanted it so much. »
“So, yeah, I think I’ve learned to appreciate the moments a little more. Today I tried, even though the level was very high and difficult and, of course, there was some nervousness, to look up and see the crowd and everything else and enjoy it. moment, because we train for it. I think it was a wonderful moment. »
