Badosa Secures Victory After Two-Month Drought, Sets Sights on Gauff in Berlin

Paula Badosa has finally returned to her winning ways, securing a crucial victory in her debut at the WTA Berlin tournament against Suzan Lamens with a score of 6-3, 6-2, in just 1 hour and 13 minutes of play.

This much-needed win comes after a two-month drought for the Spanish tennis player, who had not won a match since the WTA 500 in Charleston in April. Badosa's performance was flawless from start to finish, which is a positive sign for her as Wimbledon 2026 approaches.

At the end of March, Badosa decided to pause her schedule to focus on her physical and mental well-being, as she did not feel capable of performing at the required level on the tennis court. Despite returning with a loss in s'Hertogenbosch against Snigur, in Berlin, she appeared much more focused in the match, reminiscent of her past successes.

However, her next challenge will be a tough one, as she is set to face Coco Gauff, the number one seed in the tournament, in the round of 16. Gauff has not played a match since her tough defeat in the third round of Roland Garros against Anastasia Potapova, so it remains to be seen where she stands mentally.

Nevertheless, if Badosa is in good form, she could pose a serious threat to Gauff, as her game is well-suited to grass courts. Moreover, Badosa holds a favorable head-to-head record against Coco Gauff, with 4 wins to 3, showing that Gauff's style plays into Paula's strengths.