Paula Badosa says she now perfectly understands why Iga Swiatek was struggling last year and at times even crying on the court. Swiatek was just 19 when she won her maiden Grand Slam title at the 2020 French Open. In late 2021, Badosa won her maiden Masters title and broke into the top-10 for the first time in her career. Compared to any previous season, Badosa entered this year with high expectations and big pressure. “I was talking with my coach about Iga Swiatek because I remember last year she was suffering a lot with every match,” Badosa told WTA Inside …

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