Sabalenka and Badosa: Friendship saved after crime match!

Sabalenka and Badosa: Friendship saved after crime match!

In a surprising development of the tournament, several top players in the tennis world failed. Already in the second round, number one seed Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus and third place American Coco Gauff had to give up. Sabalenka lost to Yekaterina Alexandrova 6:3, 3:6, 6:7, while Gauff lost to Marta Kostjuk 2:6, 5:7. The Chinese player Zheng Qinwen and the Spanish Paula Badosa were also caught in the second round Small newspaper reported. However, Alexandrova, who triumphed in Linz, and Kostyuk made it to the quarterfinals.

Friendship despite defeat

Particularly interesting is the friendship between Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa, which is coming back into focus after the exciting semi-finals of the Australian Open. Sabalenka beat Badosa in straight sets 6:4, 6:2 and reached the final, where she lost to Madison Keys. After the match, Sabalenka spoke about the importance of their friendship in an interview. She emphasized that despite the competition, she and Badosa always want to remain friends. "We both really wanted to win. No matter what happens on the pitch, we will remain friends after the game," explained Sabalenka. Her tribute to Badosa was symbolized by a sparkling bracelet, which Badosa received, like Yardbarker reported.

Sabalenka added that she wanted to go shopping with Badosa and even offered to cover the costs, but with a cap so as not to overspend. “I'll set a limit so she doesn't go crazy,” the Belarusian announced jokingly. This sweet gesture seems to cement their friendship as Sabalenka confirmed on Instagram that Badosa has forgiven her.