Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa, currently ranked World No. 9, shared her perspective on competing at the WTA 1000 event in Madrid.
`It`s disappointing that all my tough moments seem to occur precisely in Madrid. However, putting that aside, last year taught me a great deal – specifically, how to prove to myself that I can return to my competitive level despite facing difficulties.
When you`re coming back from a significant injury layoff, doubts naturally arise. You wonder, `If I managed it once, can I do it again?` It`s an uncertain feeling, and questions pop up. That`s why needing to prove it to myself once more, doing it a second time, and achieving it relatively quickly – within six or seven months – gives me immense confidence. This self-belief is crucial in times like now, having missed several important tournaments.`
The Spaniard has not played since the WTA 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this season, where she withdrew from her fourth-round match against Alexandra Eala.
