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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Tennis friendships reach new heights as Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Ons Jabeur form a dynamic trio on and off the court. Despite their relationship, the trio’s distinct personalities and preferences frequently show sharp contrasts. In a newfound video clip, Paula Badosa has clearly mentioned how Sabalenka is in search of “a good shopping place” while Jabeur wants “a good restaurant” illuminating the complex dynamics that characterize their friendship.

As the Madrid Open is over, recently a video was shared by the WTA in lighthearted moments from the tournament. In that video, the 26-year-old Spanish tennis player opened up about how everyone has different questions for her, even her own friends, after reaching Madrid. She stated, “Everyone is asking me now like for restaurants or where can I go to visit. Because here in Madrid, we have amazing places and but not even like for food.”

Further, she also emphasized the fact that both her friends have totally different demands from her. She said, “If it’s Ons asking me, maybe she wants a good restaurant.” On the other hand, when it comes to the Australian Open champion, her preferences are different from those of the former Wimbledon finalist.

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“If it’s Aryna asking me, maybe she wants a good shopping place. So, it depends, I have to adapt,” she added. In addition, she also joked about how Spain is her own country, she is the one who had to adapt to the different demands and master various off-court pitches for her friends. Despite an early exit for Paula Badosa and Ons Jabeur in Madrid, both players wasted no time in shifting their focus to the next tournament in Rome.

During a practice session prior to the Italian Open, Ons Jabeur announced her newfound friendship with Paula Badosa. While the current world number two was competing in the Madrid final, Jabeur jokingly introduced herself as Badosa’s “best friend on tour,” cementing their developing friendship on the tennis circuit.

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Only a few days prior, the former Spanish world number two divulged her thoughts on the significance of having the former Wimbledon champion at her side. Badosa highlighted their support and friendship both on and off the court, attributing her successful start to the Italian Open campaign to their collaboration.

I learn a lot from her” – Badosa is grateful to have Jabeur by her side

After achieving a first-round victory, in a conversation with Tennis Channel, she opened up about how having practices with the 29-year-old tennis star really helped her with her performance. Further, she also praised the ninth-ranked tennis player for providing valuable support to her throughout the journey.

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She stated, “But yeah, it is always nice to be next to her. She helps me so much even mentally she is always so positive. Sometimes maybe I am struggling a bit and playing against her also I learn a lot from her. She is so talented so it’s nice to share moments with her.” Badosa has won her first match since upsetting Simona Halep at the Miami Open, capping a remarkable six-match losing run against top-40 tennis players.

Moreover, what are your thoughts on the chaotic trio? Do let us know in the comment section below.