Paula Badosa's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Paula Badosa.

Paula Badosa Gibert is a Spanish professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in singles. Known for her powerful game, she has won four WTA Tour singles titles, highlighted by a WTA 1000 victory at Indian Wells. Badosa has also reached a major semifinal at the 2025 Australian Open, showcasing her capabilities on the grand slam stage. Her success and ranking solidify her position as a prominent figure in women's tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

November 2013: First Title in Sant Jordi

In November 2013, Paula Badosa won her first title in Sant Jordi.

February 2014: First Junior Singles Title

In February 2014, Paula Badosa won her first junior singles title at the Grade-1 Mediterranee Avenir in Casablanca.

April 2014: Doubles Title at Trofeo Juan Carlos Ferrero

In April 2014, Paula Badosa won the doubles title at the Grade-1 Trofeo Juan Carlos Ferrero tournament in Villena.

2015: French Open Girls' Singles Title

In 2015, Paula Badosa completed her junior career by winning the girls' singles title at the French Open.

2015: French Open Junior Champion

In 2015, Paula Badosa was the French Open junior champion and was ranked as high as No. 8 in the world as a junior.

2018: Morocco Open Quarterfinals & Open de Valencia Title

In 2018, Paula Badosa reached the quarterfinals at the Morocco Open, losing to Aleksandra Krunić. In September, she won the $60k Open de Valencia, defeating Aliona Bolsova.

August 2019: Entered Top 100

On 5 August 2019, Paula Badosa first entered the top 100 in the world rankings. In 2023, she fell out of the top 100 after 226 weeks.

October 2021: Won Indian Wells Tournament

On October 17, 2021, Paula Badosa defeated Victoria Azarenka to win the Indian Wells tournament, securing her first WTA 1000 title.

2021: First Career Title in Belgrade & Top 10 Entry

In 2021, Paula Badosa won her first career title in Belgrade after a breakthrough clay swing. Following a WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells, she entered the top ten.

April 2022: Achieved Career-High Doubles Ranking

In April 2022, Paula Badosa achieved her highest doubles ranking of world No. 124.

2022: Peaked at World No. 2

In early 2022, Paula Badosa peaked at world No. 2 in singles.

August 2024: Washington Open Title and Top 50 Return

In August 2024, Paula Badosa won the Washington Open, securing her fourth career title and her second at the WTA 500 level. She returned to the top 50 in the rankings, reaching No. 40 after 47 weeks.

2024: Comeback Player of the Year Nomination

In early 2024, Paula Badosa dropped out of the world's top 100 due to injury struggles, before resurging later in the season, returning to the top 15 and being named the Comeback Player of the Year.