"It's already a big improvement": Paula Badosa 80% fit in comeback fight with light at the end of the tunnel after World Tennis League

Spain’s tennis star Paula Badosa has provided an update regarding her fitness. The 26-year-old has struggled with fitness concerns throughout 2023 and it was because of this reason, she ended up playing in just one Grand Slam out of four.

Badosa in a recent interview, provided her fitness update and stated that it is much better than how it used to be.

“It’s been tough months for me and after struggling a lot, I am finally I am on court and I can say I’m healthy, I’m feeling good and really looking forward to next year,” Badosa told Gulf News.

“I’m getting there. I think I’m 80 per cent fit but it’s already a big improvement because a month ago I wasn’t able to step on a court. I think I’m getting there. This tournament has helped me a lot because it’s is the first time I am back on court after many months out.

“So for me being able to play even if it’s doubles, because I really have to start slowly, to be able to play with the best players in the world, it’s something that it’s very good for me and it’s a big test.

“Yes, I dropped out of the top 50, but it was something that I couldn’t control because it’s an injury. I will try to avoid as much as I can. My goals for the new season is to stay healthy, that’s the most important one, and, of course, I want to get back to the top and be with the best players in the world.”