BFF Paula Badosa Confesses to Feeling ‘Uncomfortable’ About Facing Grieving Aryna Sabalenka at Miami Open

Aryna Sabalenka‘s close friend Paula Badosa revealed a deep feeling as she prepares to face off against the Belarusian WTA star at the ongoing Miami Open. Badosa defeated Simona Halep to face off against the Australian Open 2024 winner in the tournament’s second round. Sabalenka faced a major setback as her boyfriend passed away yesterday.

While the Belarusian tennis star didn’t drop any official statement to the media, Sabalenka’s WTA colleagues raised their support for her. In this situation, Sabalenka’s friend and colleague Paula Badosa delves deeper into encountering the Grand Slam winner on the court.

‘She’s my best friend and I promised that’ – Paula Badosa speaks about her face-off against Aryna Sabalenka

Paula Badosa was asked to drop her bits about Sabalenka’s case in a recent press conference. In her response, Badosa said- “I don’t want to talk about it. But of course. As I said before, she’s one of my best friends. Yesterday I spoke with her a lot of time. This morning the same. So I know what she’s going through, I know the entire situation, what is happening.”

Talking about her feelings regarding her upcoming match clearly, Badosa said, “That for me is a little bit shocking also to go through that because at the end she’s my best friend and I don’t want her to suffer. It’s a very tough situation.” 

Badosa further said about how uncomfortable she feels at this moment to play against her best friend. Badosa commented- “At the same point playing against her, it’s also uncomfortable. Yeah, but I don’t really want to talk about it because I said I’m not going to talk about it. She’s my best friend and I promised that.”

Paula Badosa’s support might work like a good refuge for Aryna Sabalenka since the latter once revealed how much Paula Badosa’s friendship meant to her.

Aryna Sabalenka once expressed her happiness on being friends with Paula Badosa

After her Australian Open 2024 victory, Sabalenka sat for an interview, where she was asked about her progress from being an extremely emotional person. Sabalenka was also asked about her friendship with fellow colleagues. In her response, the Belarusian WTA player mentioned Paula Badosa’s name exclusively.

Sabalenka commented– “I’m happy that I was able to build some friendships, like with Paula. Before I was so closed and I was so afraid to open up to people. I’m happy that I have such a friend like Paula. She’s the best.”

Paula Badosa’s comment on facing off against Sabalenka at the Miami Open showcases the true friendship between these WTA stars. It also represented Badosa’s genuine concern for her close friend, Aryna Sabalenka.

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