Now tennis | @Tennisnow | February 4, 2025, Tuesday
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resurrection Paula Badosa (Paula Badosa) Enter the Australian Open semi -finals and return to the top ten.
Now, Badosa reflects on the darkest days in the game, leading to depression.
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In the new interview with her friends Caroline Garcia, On her podcast Tennis Internal ClubBadosa opened the psychological health struggle facing her early career.
Badasa told Garcia: “I have never felt shame: I have encountered mental health problems.” “Today, when I think about it and look back, I am happy for myself My player or fighter.
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External and self -imposing expectations In the early days of her career, the young Badasha was under tremendous pressure. The latter was called the next Maria Sharapova by some people and acknowledged that she was not I always like the game.
Badhasha recalled: “I am 18 years old, I am a very good junior player.” “It’s not easy to take this step forward. You start to lose, people think you are the next Sarah Paova. ‘Why why What about the “top ten ‘so far?” I didn’t enter the top 100 at that time.
“My mental ability is not ready for these expectations.
“I have always said that I like this sport, but at the time of your life, this has also become a job. It has become responsibility, pressure, expectation. This is difficult to manage, because as I always said, your brain is not Prepare to deal with this kind of thing when you are 18 years old … not before 25. “
The Indian Wels champion in 2021 said that due to her back injury, she asked her a point of view.
“When I was young, I didn’t like the game when I was young. I put more pressure on me.” “After the injury, I changed a little.
“Of course, if I lose, I am not very happy, I won’t have to” enjoy the journey ‘or those who say clichés, but I prefer it, do you know? And tell myself, “Wow, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you Really lucky. “I have never said before.”
Today, the previous world ranked second, Badosa said she tried to enjoy new opportunities in each game and friendly to her.
“You can’t always bear your own pressure with this pressure.” “Now I am proud of myself. This year, I am very happy, and I try to enjoy myself.
“I have learned a difficult method, but this is helpful to me.”
