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Badosa Meets Sherif in Hamburg Quarterfinal, Eyes Top 80

7/25/2026

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Paula Badosa faced Mayar Sherif in the Hamburg Open quarterfinal on July 24, 2026.
Badosa entered Hamburg after a nine-match streak and a WTA 125 title in Bastad.
Sherif, the Iasi champion, reached the quarterfinal by beating Waltert and Jacquemot.
Badosa’s ranking rose to No. 93, guaranteeing US Open entry and a Top 80 shot.
Sherif leads their head-to-head 2-1, with all previous matches played on clay.

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Story summary

Paula Badosa faced Mayar Sherif in the Hamburg Open quarterfinal on July 24, 2026.
Badosa entered Hamburg after a nine-match streak and a WTA 125 title in Bastad.
Sherif, the Iasi champion, reached the quarterfinal by beating Waltert and Jacquemot.
Badosa’s ranking rose to No. 93, guaranteeing US Open entry and a Top 80 shot.
Sherif leads their head-to-head 2-1, with all previous matches played on clay.