Paula Badosa is making the most of the off-season, as she is leading an extravagant lifestyle. She has been posting regular updates about her adventures for fans. Days after Serbian Novak Djokovic jetted for the Qatar Grand Prix, Badosa landed in Abu Dhabi to indulge in a similar experience. And, she’s not alone. The Spaniard is joined by the likes of Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka.
Badosa had a modest conclusion to the 2024 season. Not bad for someone who was forced to consider retirement following an extensive injury hiatus that troubled her chances to compete professionally. She aimed to thrash those concerns and evade the shadow of her former self. The Spanish star won the Citi Open – her first tour-level title in nearly two years. Her North American hardcourt swing results were far from underwhelming as she managed to reach the last eight of the US Open. However, what followed wasn’t pretty.
The 26-year-old faced a lot of flak during the Asian swing for posting a photo wherein she was squeezing her eyes with chopsticks. The fans took it as a jibe at the Asian ethnicity and trouble followed. Amid the controversy, Badosa also withdrew from the Wuhan Open. Moreover, the WTA recently gave her a stern warning, addressing how her actions disregarded the tour’s respect towards different countries hosting the tour-level events.
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However, Badosa has put the disturbing episode behind her. She is focused on enjoying her offseason and, subsequently, marked her presence at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. She posted multiple stories on her Instagram handle showcasing the lively atmosphere around the arena. This happened moments after Italian Sinner was spotted at the event and fellow player Sabalenka uploaded an adorable dance video with the Apine F1 team.
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Speaking of dancing, Badosa didn’t leave that box unchecked. After rediscovering her top 10-level gameplay, the Spaniard has all the reasons in the world to dance and celebrate.
Paula Badosa discovers her dancing groove with an energetic jamming session
Spanish superstar Paula Badosa is either too excited for the upcoming season or she just can’t help herself when she listens to her favorite music blasting in the background. With no touring commitments in sight, Badosa naturally had to utilize her off-time doing something other than just tennis and, gladly, she didn’t disappoint.
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In a video uploaded on her official Instagram account, the Spaniard was seen dancing with a junior tennis player. The exact details about the location of her dance-off are unknown, the video showcased her jamming to the tunes with a TV in the background making up for the DJ in what was possibly her living room.
With merely days left for the 2025 season to commence, Badosa is left with some time before she returns to the court for her practice sessions. The Spaniard will likely mark her appearance at the Australian hardcourt swing next, slated to begin in January. What do you think about Paula Badosa’s prospects in the 2025 season? Let us know in the comments below.
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