Paula Badosa Makes a Strong Return at the Italian Open

Former world No. 2, Paula Badosa, showcases resilience with a solid win in Rome, signaling a comeback on her favored clay surface.

Paula Badosa defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, marking a promising start after a challenging injury.
Badosa, once ranked No. 2 globally, is now ranked 126th due to a back injury that sidelined her for the latter half of 2023.
This victory over Andreeva is Badosa's first since her win at the Miami Open last month, breaking a losing streak against top 40 players.
Rising star Mirra Andreeva, aged 17, is noted for her strong debut season, including a quarterfinal appearance at a WTA 1000 event in Madrid.
The Italian Open has seen other notable performances, including Shelby Rogers' swift victory and Ana Bogdan's win over Leylah Fernandez.