Paula Badosa withdrew from Madrid today. Photo credit: Mutua Madrid Open Facebook
Spanish stars are vanishing from Madrid’s Magic Box.
Paula Badosa withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open due to a lingering back injury.
World No. 9 Badosa announced her withdrawal on social media before her scheduled opener against Veronika Kudermetova.
“Hello everyone. I wanted to let you know that unfortunately I won’t be able to compete in the Madrid Open,” Badosa posted. “I tried everything possible until the last moment because you know how excited I am to play at home, but it is a complicated injury.
“I hope to be 100% soon. A big hug, Paula.”
The Spanish women’s No. 1 departure comes a day after two-time Madrid champion and Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz was forced out due to injury.
Gael Monfils also pulled out of Madrid due to an illness prior to his scheduled showdown vs. defending champion Andrey Rublev.