Paula Badosa (back) withdraws from U.S. Open

Field Level Media
09 Aug 2025, 01:49 GMT+10

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday due to a recurring back injury.

Badosa, currently ranked No. 12, hasn't played since losing to Britain's Katie Boulter in the first round at Wimbledon on June 30.

The U.S. Tennis Association said that Switzerland's Jil Teichmann will replace Badosa in the field. France's Alize Cornet is next in line if someone should pull out.

Badosa, 27, reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open last year, her top showing at the grand slam event in New York.

'It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my withdrawal from this year's U.S. Open,' Badosa said on social media. 'This decision was incredibly difficult to make. After the amazing run I had in New York last year and the deep connection I felt with the city and the fans, stepping away from this tournament is very emotional for me.

'The U.S. Open has always meant a great deal to me and I have created some of my most special memories there.'

The Spaniard had her best grand slam performance in January when she reached the semifinals of the Australian Open. Her career-best No. 2 ranking was achieved in the spring of 2022.

The U.S. Open tournament starts Aug. 24, with the women's final set for Sept. 6.

--Field Level Media

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Perth Herald.

More Information

null in null

International Business

Section

Air India targets legacy fleet reliability boost with Singapore Airlines partnership: AI CEO

By Shafali Nigam New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Air India is intensifying efforts to improve the reliability of its legacy aircraft...

CM Nayab Singh Saini pitches global growth as Haryana delegation returns from Tanzania

Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], August 8 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assured full support from the State Government...

Why only Air India?: SC rejects PIL seeking independent safety audit of airline

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea for the constitution of a committee headed...

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju lauds cabinet's decision to approve proposal for implementation of MERITE scheme

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday praised the cabinet's decision to approve the proposal for...

Trump nominates his Economic Advisors' Chair to Federal Reserve Board

Washington, DC [US], August 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday nominated the current Chairman of the Council of Economic...

US slaps tariffs on gold bars media

The move could hit Switzerland, the worlds largest refining hub, and disrupt the global bullion market, analysts warn The US has...

Australia

Section