Known Beyond Tennis for Her Impeccable Sense of Fashion, Former World No. 2 Revisits Maria Sharapova’s Undeniable Impact on Her Younger Years

Maria Sharapova has inspired many players during her time on the court. The Russian former player is one of the few to have won a Career Grand Slam, which astonished an entire era of tennis players. But her talent goes beyond the tennis court. Sharapova has also become a fashion icon and inspired people interested in the fashion world as well. One of the biggest names she has inspired in the tennis world is Paula Badosa. The Spaniard has put on great performances of her own and has transcended her role as a tennis player. She has also emerged as a fashion icon, following in the footsteps of her idol.

While Badosa looks up greatly to her idol, she is often compared to her as well. Her style of play, her off-court ventures, and more have been compared to Sharapova, which has pinned her as a successor to the Russian legend. 

Paula Badosa follows in the footsteps of her idol

The Spaniard has had some great times on the court. Since 2021, her performance launched her to stardom on the WTA circuit, and she became the favorite of millions of tennis fans. But the player has gone beyond her exploits in tennis. She has emerged as a fashion icon and has taken up ventures which are seeing much success in the field. Her track is similar to that of Maria Sharapova, who also became a fashion icon during her prime. 

In an exclusive interview with Telva, Badosa said, “She (Maria Sharapova) has inspired me a lot on and off the track; Since I was little, I wanted to look like her.” Today, Badosa has become an idol for the next generation of tennis and an icon in the fashion world. She further added, “It’s something very special. I’ve always said that I would like to transcend and go a little beyond tennis. The admiration that younger girls or boys may feel produces a lot of satisfaction.”

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Before trouble began in her 2023 stint, Badosa was often compared to her idol, even in on court exploits. Fans and followers of the sport found many similarities between the two.

Badosa compared to Maria Sharapova

After the Russian star hung up the racket for good in 2020, many wondered as to who would be the player to succeed her. The answer came resoundingly to be Paul Badosa. Followers of the sport saw many similarities between the two players. Both players have an aggressive approach to the game and enjoy playing on clay courts, a surface which irks many. The two are also fashion icons and have taken part in ventures for the same.

Badosa is not able to play much this year due to various issues, but her performances prior to the current season have evoked comparisons with the Russian star. At first, some thought Eugenie Bouchard would be the one to take up the mantle, but the Canadian player was unable to rise to the task. Do you think the Spanish tennis beauty can handle the pressure of emulating Sharapova, both on and off the court?

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