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The 2026 US Open’s fourth day was defined by persistent rain, scheduling chaos, and three major upsets. Paula Badosa won a match lasting just 10 minutes after a nine-hour rain delay, while seeds Rafael Jodar, Brandon Nakashima, and Arthur Fils lost early. Daniil Medvedev survived a bizarre bird-related let, and top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula advanced comfortably.
Aryna Sabalenka, playing in her first match since the death of her ex-partner Konstantin Koltsov, defeated Paula Badosa in the second round at the Miami Open. Despite the recent tragedy, Sabalenka displayed her strength and skill on the court, winning 6-4 6-3. She will now face Anhelina Kalinina in the third round. In another match, US Open champion Coco Gauff secured her spot in the third round by defeating Nadia Podoroska.
Tennis players, including Paula Badosa and Caroline Wozniacki, offer support to Aryna Sabalenka as she prepares to compete in the Miami Open following the death of her boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov. Badosa, Sabalenka's best friend, expressed discomfort about facing her on the court but emphasized Sabalenka's strength. Wozniacki also extended her support, acknowledging the heartbreaking situation. Koltsov, a former ice hockey player, had been a regular presence at Sabalenka's matches.
2021 US Open Champion Emma Raducanu, former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova, and 2021 BNP Paribas Open Champion Paula Badosa are among the players awarded main draw wild cards into the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. Other notable recipients include Grand Slam Champions Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki. The tournament, a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, will be held from March 3-17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas and Spanish player Paula Badosa have become the new power couple in the tennis world, with their joint Instagram account "Tsitsidosa" gaining almost 57,000 followers. The couple, who started dating in May, have been sharing glimpses of their relationship, including training sessions and selfies on Centre Court. Tsitsipas expressed his surprise at falling in love for the first time and said it has given him a new perspective on life. Other tennis couples, such as Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur, are also competing at Wimbledon, with Boulter stating that they push each other both on and off the court.
Novak Djokovic attended a rooftop party in Paris with other players from the Professional Tennis Players Association, including Paula Badosa, Ons Jabeur, Hubert Hurkacz, John Isner, Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Vasek Pospisil, and Saisai Zheng. The party was filmed and an after-movie was released. The PTPA is an association of professional tennis players aimed at protecting players from inequalities.