Paula Badosa says she is fit and aims to improve her ranking

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  Paula Badosa says she feels physically well and has had a good season for fitness despite a history of injuries.

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  The Spanish tennis player plans to return next week in Osaka for the remaining three tournaments of the Asian swing.

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  She wants to finish the year strongly and improve her ranking, saying she would rather be ranked 30th than 50th.

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  Badosa is ranked 58th and said she understands that a lack of consistency has contributed to her position.

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  She also said winning a Grand Slam remains her main goal for as long as she plays.

Who

Paula Badosa, the Spanish tennis player.

What

She says she is feeling physically well and aims to improve her ranking.

When

She spoke to Marca in an interview published on October 13, 2026. She said she would return to competition the following week.

Where

The interview was conducted from Dubai, where Badosa lives. She said her return would be in Osaka.

Why

She wants to finish the year as well as possible and move back up the rankings.

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