Paula Badosa is having a dream 2022 season. She has had a consistent run across big tournaments this year. This has enabled the Spaniard to rise to the Number 2 spot on the WTA rankings chart. Further, she is among the players to watch out for in women’s tennis currently.
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The 24-year-old lifted the Sydney Tennis Classic title before the Australian Open. Subsequently, in the Grand Slam Down Under, she reached the pre-quarterfinals before losing out to Madison Keys in straight sets. Badosa had a great run at the Sunshine Double, reaching the semifinals and the quarterfinals in Indian Wells and Miami, respectively.
On the personal front, Badosa has a close-knit bond with her boyfriend, Juan Betancourt. He is a Cuban actor and a model who has featured in several films. Recently, he showed off his wonderful skills on a reality show.
Juan Betancourt’s archery skills will leave Paula Badosa startled
During a round in the reality show, El Desafio, Juan Betancourt had the challenge to hit the target while hanging upside down. Further, to the surprise of many, he hit the bullseye in this difficult position. Moreover, talking about his experience, he said, “I don’t even see the arrows. They want to keep me hanging all the time.” (Translated using Google Translate)
“juan betancourt is unemployed and should make a linkedin” okay, explain this then 🙄🙄 https://t.co/ZH2RFv0mFV
— paula badosa boyfriend 👩❤️💋👨 (@baetencourt) April 27, 2022
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Recently, during an on-court interview, Badosa joked about awaiting a proposal from Juan Betancourt for their engagement. Later, she clarified, “I was just joking! Right now, I have too many things to think about. I had a text from him, and he was, like, ‘You put so much pressure on me! Now I don’t have any other option!’ Maybe in the future. I’m still young. First, I want to focus on tennis.”
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Paula Badosa will be determined to continue her good form this season in the coming tournaments. With clay being her favorite surface, she’ll be one of the players to watch out for during the upcoming French Open.