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Paula Badosa Retires from Merida Open Amid Back Pain

3/3/2025

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Paula Badosa, currently ranked 11th, faced a disappointing turn of events at the Merida Open, forced to retire due to nagging lower back pain. After a promising start to 2025, she has struggled, winning just four of her last seven matches since her Australian Open semi-final run. Badosa is eager to bounce back in time for the Indian Wells tournament.

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Paula Badosa, currently ranked 11th, faced a disappointing turn of events at the Merida Open, forced to retire due to nagging lower back pain. After a promising start to 2025, she has struggled, winning just four of her last seven matches since her Australian Open semi-final run. Badosa is eager to bounce back in time for the Indian Wells tournament.