Paula Badosa Withdraws From 2025 US Open Amid Continued Injury Struggles

Saturday, 09 August 2025 at 14:00

byErik Virostko

Paula Badosa won't compete at the 2025 US Open, as she continues to struggle with injuries.

Badosa has proven her talent multiple times. She is a former World No. 2 player, a WTA 1000 champion, and someone who has regularly challenged the best players of this generation. However, she managed to do that only when she was healthy.

Unfortunately for the Spaniard, she couldn't really stay healthy in recent months, with her first-round loss at the Wimbledon Championships being the last match she played. Badosa lost that match 2-6, 6-3, 4-6 to Katie Boulter.

After that, she withdrew from the Canadian Open in Montreal and the Cincinnati Open, and now, she has also announced her withdrawal from this year's US Open.

Badosa announced her withdrawal in a social media post, stating that her main goal is to focus on her recovery. She wants to return to the courts again, this time ready to compete regularly.

"It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my withdrawal from this year's US Open. This decision was incredibly difficult to make. After the amazing run I had in New York last year and the deep connection I feel with the city and its fans, stepping away from this tournament is very emotional for me."

"The US Open has always meant a great deal to me and I have created some of my most special memories there. I want to thank everyone for the ongoing support. Right now, I need to focus on my health and recovery so I can return stronger and ready to compete again."

"Wishing all the players the very best. To the fans in New York. I will miss you deeply and I look forward to being back as soon as I can."

Badosa's US Open withdrawal could mean a significant rankings drop

Badosa already lost plenty of points for not competing in Montreal and Cincinnati, and now, she will lose even more for skipping the US Open. Last year, she played in the quarter-finals of the New York Slam, which is her best result at Flushing Meadows.

The Spaniard had previously exited the competition always in the first or second round, but she changed that last year. She lost to Emma Navarro in her quarter-final match.

After the Cincinnati Open, Badosa will fall to at least the World No. 16 position, with her ranking possibly dropping even lower. After that, she will be in danger of losing even more places at the US Open, with a fall out of the Top 20 being very realistic.