Tennis players have to travel quite a bit for different tournaments around the world. Since the sport is mostly individual, making friends on tour can be rather difficult. However, many players often develop a bond when they interact with each other off-court. Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa have formed a good bond, and their friendship off-court has only increased with time. Sabalenka recently commented on their relationship, which evoked a heartwarming reaction from Badosa.
Another testament of their friendship came up earlier this year in March. Sabalenka and Badosa were involved in practice sessions before the Indian Wells and engaged in an affectionate embrace. Their picture could be misconstrued for something else, which led to a hilarious reaction from both players.
Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka: Tennis BFFs
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Sabalenka is on a new spark this year as she has attained rank 1, giving new meaning to her Australian Open victory. But her close friend, Paula Badosa, has not been faring so well due to injuries. But the different tracks of their season have not changed their bond by any means. In a recent interview, Sabalenka talked about her connection with Badosa.
The Belarusian beauty said that it’s not easy to find a soulmate on tour since players are constantly competing, but she has found it in Badosa. The two struck a deal where they go back to being friends after screaming and raising hell in matches they play against each other.
She further explained, “We can take a day, depending on who wins, to accept the fact that one of us lost, but then we become friends again. It’s hard, & I’m super happy to have her. She is a very nice girl & having her by my side is very important to me“. Badosa, blushing at the comments of Sabalenka, replied to her comments by saying, “@SabalenkaA you da best ❤️“.
@SabalenkaA you da best ❤️
— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) October 1, 2023
The two WTA competitors have shown time and again that they are able to maintain their bond with each other no matter the outcome of their matches. While they keep talking positively about each other, one of their affectionate gestures proves the strength of their relationship.
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Sabalenka and Badosa clarify friendship
Before the Indian Wells, the two beauties were engaged in practice sessions together. After a session where they trained hard, the two embraced and patted each other on the butt, a common gesture in sports. However, the moment became hilarious as Sabalenka commented on the picture by clarifying that both of them have boyfriends.
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Badosa also found the post amusing and wrote that their embrace was a sign of true love. Despite the difficulties of their tours and matches, SabaDosa has formed a great bond. We keep seeing signs of their friendship, which has only grown each time we hear tidbits of their lives. As they have maintained it till now, it is on track to develop further.
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