Paula Badosa qualified this Monday for the quarterfinals of the Miami Masters 1,000 after beating the Czech Linda Fruhvirtová in a very complicated match for the Spanish for the physical problems he suffered from start to finish. As if he were suffering from some kind of indisposition, Badosa seemed dizzy on the track, with trouble breathing between the points, with bad color on her face, with symptoms of exhaustion and with difficulty moving.
These bad feelings were perceived from the beginning of the match since the Spanish received assistance after the third game of the match and the tournament’s medical services took her blood pressure before continuing to play. It seemed that Badosa could withdraw at any time, but the Spanish pulled with pride and admirably overcame all obstacles to defeat Fruhvirtová 6-2 6-3 in one hour and 22 minutes.
Badosa, sixth in the world and increasingly consolidated among the best rackets on the planet, will face the American Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals, number 21 in the WTA ranking and that surpassed the round of 16 due to the abandonment of the Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina.
More than a quarterfinal
For Paula, the quarterfinal match could mean more than the theoretical advance to the semifinals of a Masters 1000. If the Spanish manages to win, she will be able to secure world number 2 in the next update of the WTA ranking. Currently third, her best position ever, Badosa can only stay behind the Polish Iga Swiatek, the brand new number 1 after the withdrawal of Ash Barty.
“It’s been a hard day. When I woke up I wasn’t feeling well, but I was able to finish the match fighting as it was. I don’t know very well how I won, but I’m very happy,” said the Catalan.