Paula Badosa on Madrid Masters: Fans Are Key to My Connection

Badosa opens up on Madrid Masters

Spanish star Paula Badosa spoke on media day at the Madrid Open, crediting fans for her connection to the tournament before facing Grabher.

Badosa opens her Mutua Madrid Open run Tuesday vs Julia Grabher, saying the crowd makes the Masters special despite recent form struggles...

 

Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa said during media day at the Mutua Madrid Open, held in the VIP area of the Caja Magica.

Paula Badosa isn’t in her best form, but arriving in Madrid always brings a smile to her face, almost without realizing it.

She’s one of the most beloved players in Spain’s capital, which is why she was chosen to speak to the media on the tournament’s opening day, just one day ahead of her clash against Austria’s Julia Grabher on Tuesday.

Mon Diaries had the chance to ask the Catalan what makes this Masters so special for her, and with a great attitude, she answered without hesitation, pointing to the fans as the main reason for her special connection with the tournament.

“Well, I think it can really help if I connect with the positive energy and the good vibes from the crowd, feeling that in the end, it's not just me out there - it's all of us,” she said, referring to the boost she always gets from the fans at the Caja Magica and how it impacts her performances.

“I'm someone who can really connect with that, and I believe that if I find a way to connect with the crowd, especially in that sense, because that's my moment on court, it could be really positive for me,” added a radiant Badosa.