Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa, currently ranked No. 10 in the WTA, announced she will be sidelined for several weeks following a tear in her psoas muscle, an injury dating back before her recent first-round Wimbledon exit[1][3]. Despite a strong 2025 start reaching the Australian Open semifinals and re-entering the top 10, Badosa has struggled with persistent back issues that have forced multiple withdrawals from tournaments, including the Madrid Open and Indian Wells earlier this year[2][4]. This latest setback threatens to disrupt her preparation for the upcoming U.S. Open and follows a challenging personal period marked by her recent split from Stefanos Tsitsipas[1].
Badosa’s injury and absence highlight the ongoing physical challenges she faces in sustaining top-level competition and may impact her momentum in the 2025 season.