Badosa: One Request for Sabalenka

By Alberto Amalfi | @TennisNow | Tuesday September 10, 2024
Photo credit: Simon Bruty/US Open/USTA

Paula Badosa celebrated good friend Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open title with high praise and request.

Two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 to capture her maiden US Open title on Saturday.

The triumph came one year after Sabalenka squandered a one-set lead bowing to Coco Gauff in the 2023 final.

Afterward, Sabalenka took to social media thanking fans and friends for their support.

That prompted a funny reply from Badosa.

Can’t believe I did it 🏆
Thank you everyone for you support ❤️

— Sabalenka Aryna (@SabalenkaA) September 8, 2024

Believe it. Crazy achievement! You are such a strong woman! I’m really happy for you! You inspire so many people (also me🥹) ps: please leave a bit for the rest… (specially me😂)

Enjoy it enjoy it! You deserve it❤️❤️❤️

— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) September 8, 2024

“Believe it. Crazy achievement!” Badosa replied. “You are such a strong woman! I’m really happy for you! You inspire so many people (also me) ps: please leave a bit for the rest… (specially me).”