The 2025 Australian Open was a testimony of the continued rise of Paula Badosa. The Spanish star had battled injuries a couple of seasons ago and came back stronger than ever before to reach the semifinals of the Grand Slam Down Under. Despite losing to World Number 1, Aryna Sabalenka, Badosa gave a good glimpse of her improving form over the past few months. Additionally, her semifinal appearance also enabled Badosa to achieve a fresh milestone to which she had a wonderful reaction.

The Spaniard gained 650 ranking points which resulted in her big rise in the latest WTA rankings. Badosa entered the top 10 of the WTA rankings and is currently placed in the 10th position. Once ranked as high as Number 2, it was a perfect reward for Badosa as she seemed to regain the consistency that she had been missing for a long time.

Additionally, the Spaniard shared WTA’s post on Instagram which highlighted her rise in the WTA rankings. Resharing it on her Instagram story, Badosa wrote, “What a journey,” signaling the immense importance of the good result Down Under.

While Badosa gave it her all in the tournament, it was an exhausting event for Badosa. Having defeated the likes of Coco Gauff is no mean feat and the 27-year-old had to dig deep to prevail in those contests. As a result, she deserved a much-needed break after the tournament and flew back to Dubai to enjoy a beach outing with her friends. As she recharged before the next tournament, Badosa’s boyfriend, Stefanos Tsitsipas, cheekily reacted, commenting, “Renewable energy.”

Further, Badosa had an emotional note to share after her Australian Open exit. Reacting to it, Tsitsipas had a touching message for his girlfriend.

Stefanos Tsitsipas pays tribute to Paula Badosa

Back in 2023 when Badosa was suffering from injuries, she even contemplated retirement as a comeback looked difficult. Fast forward to 2025, the Spaniard is up and running and among the top 10 of the WTA rankings. After reaching the Australian Open semifinals, Badosa took to social media to share an honest take on her comeback.

She said, “Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, testing our strength and determination. But it’s in those tough moments that we discover what we’re truly made of. Overcoming adversity isn’t just about enduring—it’s about growing, evolving, and coming out stronger than we ever imagined.”

Subsequently, her boyfriend, Tsitsipas, who has always been by her side, motivated Badosa and shared her post on his Instagram story. Additionally, Tsitsipas wrote, “You don’t just play tennis. You play life, and you’re winning at both.” This wonderful reaction melted fans’ hearts and showed how the two are always there for each other in good and bad times.

Meanwhile, Badosa would look to maintain her consistency and continue her rise on the WTA Tour. Can she win a Grand Slam title later this season? Let us know your views in the comments below.