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Badosa's Comeback: WTA 125 Bastad Title Secured!
11 Jul
Summary
- Paula Badosa won the WTA 125 Bastad title over Simona Waltert.
- Badosa secured her first WTA 125 title with five straight-set wins.
- This victory marks a significant ranking boost for Badosa.
Paula Badosa, ranked 141st in the world, has captured the WTA 125 tournament title in Bastad. She defeated Simona Waltert in the final with a score of 7-5, 7-5, overcoming a slow start in the opening set to secure the victory.
This championship marks Badosa's first WTA 125 title. The unseeded Spaniard's path to the trophy involved winning all five of her matches in straight sets throughout the week. This achievement is a significant milestone for the 28-year-old, especially considering her 11-15 record earlier in the season.
The title win propels Badosa up the rankings. She is set to climb 26 places to world No. 115 on Monday. This victory adds to her previous career titles, which include seven ITF titles and four WTA titles, including the 2021 Indian Wells WTA 1000 crown.
