Paula Badosa is one of the most talked about players in the tennis world. And, half of that credit goes to the stories involving the ‘Tsitsidosa’. But with the spotlight on Paula, attention has also shifted to her family and tennis-playing sister. Jana Badosa herself is a young athlete and plays at the competition level in Spain.

Paula Badosa shares a very special bond with her younger sister and has been her constant support. She is always there to protect her from all her troubles in life and has even professed her commitment to making Jana’s dreams come true.

“Her second mom” – Paula Badosa reflects on her relationship with her younger sister

Recently both of them were seen enjoying a game of tennis at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Jana Badosa will now look forward to cheering for her elder sister from the stands at the Miami Gardens, Florida. Last year Paula Badosa shed light on her relationship with her 15YO sister during the third episode of My Journey: Paula Badosa.

She said, “My younger sister, she’s 15 years old. Her name is Jana. We have a 10-year difference so I always felt that, of course, I’m her older sister but as I say, at the same time, I always felt like I had to like, be her second mom.” Badosa elaborated on her roles of protecting her sister and helping her financially to fulfill her dreams of moving to the US, studying, and learning English. She added, “Her maturity is growing so fast thanks to that, so I’m very proud of her.” Paula Badosa had to overcome plenty of challenges to make it to where she is today.

Reflecting on her struggles during her early days, Badosa once said, “I have always been very aware of how hard this life is, how complicated it is to be a professional tennis player, as well as how expensive it is.”

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Jana Badosa has played only one match so far in her tennis career. It was in May last year at the W60 Naples, FL Tournament where she lost to USA’s Anna Rogers in the R32 by 3-6,1-6. Can Badosa guide her sister to pursue her dreams on the court as well?

“She’s the most important person in my life” – Badosa

The 26YO tennis star once said, “She’s the most important person in my life. So I would, she knows that I would do anything for her and I just want her to have an opportunity to do whatever she wants or her dream.” Paula Badosa believes she had the opportunity to fulfill her dreams, now she wants her sister to experience the same.

Later on, Jana Badosa expressed her gratitude towards her sister and penned down a message in Spanish. It says, “Hi, how are you? I’m here because I want to thank you for everything you do for me and have always done. For example, supporting me with the decision to go to the United States, which was one of my dreams. And I really appreciate how much you’ve done.” Paula Badosa was absolutely surprised and deeply moved by this message from her beloved little sister.

Do you think Jana Badosa can follow in the footsteps of her elder sister and become a top tennis player on the women’s tour? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box.

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