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USA Today via Reuters

Professional tennis player Paula Badosa candidly discussed the special bond she shares with her younger sister Jana. She proclaimed her dedication to helping her sister achieve her dreams. Badosa could not compete since May this year after sustaining a stressful fracture in her spine during the 2023 Italian Open. Although she briefly returned to play at Wimbledon, she was forced to withdraw mid-match against Marta Kostyuk in the second round.

Badosa shared she has taken on a protective, caring role for her teenage sister. She even subsidizes Jana’s dream of moving to and living in the United States.

Paula Badosa realized her sister’s dream

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“My younger sister, she?s 15 years old. Her name is Jana. We have a 10 year difference. 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,” she said.

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“I protect her so much, especially the role I?m playing with her right now, financially, I?m helping her. Her dream was always to come here to the US, to study, to learn English. Her maturity is growing so fast thanks to that. So I?m very proud of her. She?s the most important person in my life. She knows I would do anything for her & I just want her to have an opportunity to do whatever she wants, her dream. I had my opportunity to make my dream come true, so I just want that for her,? she added.

The Spaniard also expressed feelings of pride in her sister’s personal growth and maturity that she has witnessed since Jana came to America. It is clear Badosa feels a strong connection to her sister and is fully committed to helping Jana achieve her aspirations.

“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. I had my opportunity to make my dream come true, so I just want that for her,” Paula Badosa said.

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Paula Badosa’s sister’s gratitude message

Paula Badosa was recently taken aback when she received an emotional video from her younger sister Jana, who is just 15 years old. In the heartfelt message, Jana expressed deep appreciation for Paula’s constant and unwavering support, especially regarding Jana’s major decision to relocate to the United States.

“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,” Jana said. (Translated from Spanish).

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Jana’s sincere words clearly resonated with Paula and moved the seasoned professional tennis player. As the former World Number 2 player, Paula has achieved brilliant success in her career. But it was evident from Paula’s reaction that her little sister’s earnest message touched her on a profound level.

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In other promising news, Paula Badosa shared a positive update about her progress in recovering from injury. She revealed plans to represent her home country of Spain at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Finals competition. The event will take place November 7-12 and sees Paula eager to get back on the court for her nation.

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Overall, while Paula has accomplished much in her tennis career, it was her sister Jana’s heartfelt thanks that recently made a meaningful impact on the world-class athlete.

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