Paula Badosa’s meteoric rise in 2022 culminated in a career-high ranking of World No. 2. A year later, fate had other plans. A series of unfortunate injuries derailed her 2023 season, plummeting her ranking outside the top 65. Undeterred by adversity, Badosa has made a triumphant return in 2024. Despite a slow start, she has clawed her way back into the top 15 of the WTA rankings, a testament to her resilience and determination. The tennis world has taken notice of her remarkable comeback, which she has aptly dubbed #comeback.

After ending her 2023 season early, the Spaniard struggled to regain her footing on the court. Hence, numerous early round exits plagued her start. Badosa eventually found her form during the grass season, as she made it to her first grass-court quarterfinal at the Bad Homburg Open. However, this was just the start. She was able to repeat her best performance at the Wimbledon championships. And this was the kick-start that she needed. Badosa claimed the Citi Open and became the semifinalist at the Cincinnati Masters before reproducing her best result in the US Open.

Badosa did not play a tournament last week, but she has climbed from 12th to 11th in the WTA Rankings. The 26-year-old Spaniard’s outstanding resurgence in the second half of the 2024 season is highlighted by the fact she has soared 129 places since being ranked 140th in May. Celebrating her climb up the ranking ladder, a fan with the username “badosismo” posted a congratulatory message with her WTA profile in the picture.

She said, “So proud for this 2024 🩷🩷💪🏻 keep going.” This proud yet heartwarming message captured the attention of the star herself. Paula Badosa replied to it with a comeback quote. She remarked, “Doing it once feels good, but doing it twice feels amazing. #comeback”

However, her gameplay was not the only highlight of the season. Her relationship with the Greek Star, Stefanos Tsitsipas, also captured the same light as her matches. The Greek star was seen supporting her throughout the season whenever possible. Tsitsipas might have been her good luck charm this year, but they both have fought hard throughout their careers to stand at the top.

“Time will come to enjoy everything”: Paula Badosa opens up about tennis and romance

Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas got together when the former was out, due to injury. And since then it has been a roller coaster ride for the pair. But all well that ends well, and after a short break during the 2024 season, the couple was back together, stronger than ever! However, despite everything, the couple has solely focused on making it big in tennis, while enjoying some moments together. And recently, the Spaniard opened up about their journey and plans.

Emphasizing the priorities, she said, “We both have very clear priorities. We have both fought hard to be among the best in the world at what we do, and we have to take advantage of it. Above all, there is tennis for both of us.” However, this doesn’t imply that the couple is not thinking about their future together. Badosa further added, “We are very clear about that, and we know that later on, the time will come to enjoy everything else as a couple.”

Certainly, “the soulmates” have it figured out for the time to come. It would be exhilarating to see them win together. But for now, it’s a big comeback for Paula Badosa!