Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa is eagerly awaiting her return to the court as the Billy Jean King Cup kicks off in the picturesque city of Seville. This prestigious team tournament in women’s tennis is set to feature top nations such as Spain, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Australia, Slovenia, Canada, France, Italy, the United States, Poland, Germany, and Kazakhstan, all competing at the Estadio de la Cartuja.

The competition marks a significant opportunity for the 25-year-old Badosa to conclude her season on a high note. She had been grappling with a back injury that forced her to withdraw from her second-round match at Wimbledon. This setback led to her slipping down to the 56th position in the world rankings, a noticeable drop from her career-high ranking of No. 2, as reported by Xinhua. Witness the best tennis game ever with attractive betting odds from Nextbet. 

In a press conference held on Monday, Paula Badosa discussed her journey to recovery following the injury. She acknowledged the importance of patience during her time away from the sport, revealing a change in her perspective on tennis.

“Looking at it from another perspective, now I believe that tennis is not everything in my life. I have been doing other things, and it is good to know yourself, so I have also enjoyed this time,” she confessed.

Playing the Billy Jean King Cup in her home country is serving as an “extra motivation” for Badosa in her quest to regain fitness. However, she emphasized that her decision to return to the court was not rushed.

“It was simply the medical results: once I had good results, I started training and I felt good, without pain. I started to increase the loads, I saw that I had time, and I made the decision (to play),” she explained.

Badosa also highlighted the unique aspect of team competition in a sport typically characterized by individual performance. She expressed her anticipation and enthusiasm for the tournament, emphasizing her love for playing as part of a team.

“I’m looking forward to it. I like to play in teams, and seeing my teammates with enthusiasm, training with intensity, motivates me. I learn from them, and they help me a lot,” she said.

As Paula Badosa prepares to represent Spain in the Billy Jean King Cup, she carries both the weight of expectations and the desire to relish the team spirit, providing an exciting twist to her journey back to the pinnacle of women’s tennis. Get the latest updates from the world of tennis only on Nextbet Sports.