Those who follow tennis with a passion are well aware of who Paula Badosa is. A formidable player on the court, the Spaniard made headlines recently by reaching her first Grand Slam semifinals at the Australian Open,

Paula Badosa seemingly related to Andrey Rublev's mental health admission as the Spanish tennis star said she was "moved" by how the Russian opened up and described his personal battles. In his return to Dubai - the same place where he absolutely exploded last year during a shocking tantrum - the Russian tennis star recalled being "completely lost" and often asking himself what was the purpose of living.

At the WTA 500 Merida Open Akron on Friday, No. 1 seed Emma Navarro ousted defending champion Zeynep Sonnez, but No. 2 seed Paula Badosa retired due to a lower back injury.

Paula Badosa recently sent an emotional message to Andrey Rublev, backing him for speaking up about his mental health struggles and depression. The Spaniard said she could relate to his sentiment.

Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas: US Open mixed doubles champions? After winning the tournament's mixed doubles exhibition on the "best date night ever" in 2024, the off-court couple is hoping that the real Grand Slam trophy will find a home on their mantle this summer.