Paula Badosa is finally rocking the court. After the Cincinnati Masters, she offered an impressive performance in China. While her dreams couldn’t fly high in Asia, she didn’t waver in her mentality. Instead, the Spaniard showed great confidence with her heartwarming message for her team. Is Badosa hinting at a massive run in Wuhan? Badosa tweeted a heartwarming message thanking the efforts of her team. The Spaniard entered the 2024 China Open’s semifinals and lost to America’s Coco Gauff yesterday.

The former US Open champion defeated her by 4-6, 6-4, and 6-2 at the Diamond Court. Badosa put on a stellar performance winning 75% second return points. In the opening set, she saved 10 of her 11 breaking points. However, luck didn’t favor her that day. Badosa also built a 3-1 lead in the second set, but Gauff broke her with a 5-4 lead in the deciding set to win the match. “That’s what life is all about. Lucky to be where I am today. It’s a gift. Thank you to everyone who is on this boat with me,” wrote Badosa with a heart emoji that showcased her gratitude to her team.

The Spaniard reached the quarterfinals in the 2024 American Slam before losing the match to American Emma Navarro. Despite her exit, Badosa’s supporters were delighted with her performance. After her shocking exit from Wimbledon at the Round of 16, this now emerges as a turning point in her career. Nevertheless, she thanked her team for helping her with her form and expressed an adorable personality with her message.

Badosa’s return after her chronic back injury recorded a steady improvement in her performance. She clinched the 2024 Citi Open title and advanced to Cincinnati Masters’ semifinals. Before she played against Gauff, this Spaniard showed great confidence, assuring her followers of a great match.

Paula Badosa revealed she “never stopped believing”

The Spaniard defeated China’s Zhang Shuai in the quarterfinals of the China Open. This victory restored her faith in her performance. “I never stopped believing step by step, making my way again. Semis,” she wrote on her X profile with an image of her with her kitbag. Badosa’s expression oozed out her confidence. While she lost the match, her confidence helped fans to believe in her next performance at Wuhan. Yes, the Spaniard was already waiting for her first match at the tournament against Ajla Tomlijanovic yesterday.

She tweeted today, saying, “There are times that are managed better and others worse. I continue to learn from each one of them. I continue to rise from each situation. I remain proud of each step forward.”

On the other hand, Badosa’s opponent Gauff revealed how the Spaniard offered her a tough competition. “I was trying to stay focused. Mentally, I just tried to reset. I got down a couple of times, and I tried to bounce back,” said the American.

Paula Badosa’s heartwarming message showcased her incredible spirit. It also represented how much her team means to her. If Badosa continues with such spirit, winning a title won’t be a big deal for her again this season. Do you think she can make it?