If one has to define September 2025 in one word, it was painful for tennis fans. The ninth month of the year saw multiple players taking harsh calls on their journeys ahead on the court due to injury woes or mental breakdown . Not to mention the scheduling woes, resulting in untimely withdrawals and frustration by stars like Iga Swiatek. And then there were Jack Draper, Hubert Hurkacz, and Elina Svitolina who were forced to cut short their seasons entirely. But even the last day of the month saw a painful addition to the list – Spanish WTA star, Paula Badosa.

After missing the entire North American swing and the US Open due to her back injury, the Spanish pro finally made her return last week. At the China Open, the former World No.2 looked solid after winning the first round against Cr

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