Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa believes her compatriot Garbine Muguruza could win all four Grand Slams. The 28-year-old Muguruza is a two-time Grand Slam winner who won the French Open in 2016 and Wimbledon the following year.
Muguruza was also close to winning the Australian Open in 2020 but finished second behind Sofia Kenin in the final. “Winning all four Grand Slams is what everyone dreams of. Maybe I’ll say it puts pressure on me, but that’s good, you have to dream big,” Muguruza told ESPN Deportes.
Badosa, 24, wouldn’t be surprised if Muguruza achieved her goal. “She has a talent for it, she showed it. She is a very competitive and eager person, “Badosa told Mundo Deportivo.
Paula Badosa is a great Garbine Muguruza admirer
Badosa is now the second best Spaniard, just behind Muguruza. Badosa was enjoying a breakout season in 2021 and recently spoke of her admiration for Muguruza.
“She’s a player who has always been a mirror in which I can see myself,” Badosa said of Muguruza. “She broke all stereotypes. Such a dynamic and aggressive game was not common in Spanish tennis.
“She is big, different, my favorite. She has a game that I loved growing up. I’ve always said that I want to go where it got off to. I’m getting closer and closer to their level and it’s an honor to have two Spanish women here. “
Badosa reached the semifinals on her debut in the WTA Finals before losing to Muguruza. Badosa couldn’t beat Muguruza, but the two-time Grand Slam winner recognized the 24-year-old’s 2021 breakout season.
“Very proud of Paula. She started the year well in the rankings and is now a top 10 player.” Very proud of Paula. She started the year at the bottom of the ranking and is now one of the top 10 players.
Very impressive. She deserves a very good rest. Very happy for her year, “said Muguruza of Badosa.
