Badosa: "Managing emotions at the moment of truth is the key to growth"

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High expectations surround Paula Badosa as she enters this season, and rightfully so. The Spanish player had a sublime end to 2024 and now aims to start building a dream season at this 2025 Australian Open. Her demeanor on and off the court has changed, showing clear signs of tennis and personal maturity, as she acknowledged in a press conference.

There are moments when she feels something special, as if the moment of definitive takeoff has arrived. Paula Badosa has experienced many ups and downs throughout her career due to injuries and mental inconsistency, but after teetering on the brink, she emerged with unprecedented strength, and this season seems to be her definitive consolidation among the best. She has started well at the 2025 Australian Open, and her reflections in press conferences are encouraging.

- Top priorities in 2025

"I have a very strong winning mentality, which means it is never enough for me. I want to take a step further in Grand Slam tournaments, return to the top 10, and consolidate my position there, as well as qualify for the WTA Finals at the end of the year, as I came close last year. I know that in my case, the key is to learn to manage emotions when it matters most. Sometimes, I desire to achieve things so much that it generates too much stress, so I want to find balance," she stated.

"I don't have many points to defend at the start of the season, but I don't want to obsess over the rankings. The essential thing is to be able to consistently produce my best tennis, sustain it over time. If I can achieve that, the rankings will reflect it," said a woman who admitted to feeling much better physically, experiencing some discomfort, but not limiting her play.

- Areas she has focused on the most in the preseason

"The women's tennis is increasingly played with more speed and offensive character, so in order to progress in my career, I know I must be a bit more aggressive. I have worked hard to internalize the need for rhythm changes, finishing points at the net, and making variations with drop shots. It means stepping out of my comfort zone, which may lead to more errors than usual, but as I accumulate matches, I believe I will feel better. I have also emphasized trying to improve my serve and return," warned the Spanish player.

- Evolution of her relationship with the press

There have been many occasions when Paula Badosa reacted with incomprehension to journalistic reports about her, but she admitted to being much calmer now. "I am a very emotional person, and when I see unfair headlines, my instinct is to get upset and respond. But gradually, I have understood how things work; I know what my job is and yours. Perhaps I am getting older; I feel like I am finding balance," stated the excited Spanish player about this 2025 Australian Open.

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