Paula Badosa is going through a very difficult time, and this time it’s not just about tennis. The former world No. 2 player shared an emotional message after his ranking slipped out of the top 100. The 28-year-old Spanish star has been suffering from a back injury for a long time and now she is also struggling with mental pressure. Following his early exit at the Miami Open, things took a turn for the worse in the rankings and his words have now raised serious concerns about his future in the sport.He already paused his 2025 season in September to recover, but wins have not come easily since coming back. Earlier this month, she played a lower-level Challenger tournament in Austin to gain confidence, winning three matches before losing in the semi-finals. Then in Miami she won her first match but in the next round she lost badly to young American player Eva Jovic 6-2, 6-1. Because she had reached the fourth round last year, this early defeat cost her many ranking points.
Paula Badosa opens up about mental struggle, injury pain and life changes after ranking decline Stefanos Tsitsipas split
After the loss, Paula Badosa took to Instagram to share how she really felt inside. His words were raw and honest.She wrote, “Fear, that terrible fear. It’s so horrible. Sometimes I feel like I can’t control the voices inside me. The emotions are overwhelming, and I feel like I’m drowning. Doubt takes over, and I feel lost in a sea of emotions.”He also admitted that some days feel better than others. “There are days when I feel pretty strong, and there are days when the mountain seems too high… and I wonder if I can do it.”Still, she made it clear that she was not giving up. “If there’s one thing that defines me, it’s that I always bounce back. Turn pain into strength, right? Why should this time be any different?”This comes after months of struggling with his back injury. She has missed big tournaments before due to this issue. Even when she plays she is not fully fit, which has made things difficult.Last month, he also gave a strong response to a fan who questioned his commitment. She said, “You have no idea what it’s like to live with an old injury and still choose to keep going… I’m the first one to live with the pain and the endless nightmares that come with trying to find solutions every day.”His life has changed outside the court too. Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas ended their relationship last year, bringing more attention and pressure on them.Despite everything, she is trying to remain hopeful. He told his fans, “Paula isn’t back yet… but she will be back.”