Paula Badosa Wins DC Open Title

Paula Badosa triumphed in the Mubadala Citi DC Open, claiming her first title since recovering from a significant back injury, defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. This victory marks a pivotal moment in Badosa's career after her ranking plummeted following a six-month hiatus due to a stress fracture. The match saw two weather-related delays, but Badosa demonstrated resilience, improving her record against Bouzkova to 3-0 and maintaining an undefeated streak in her four WTA finals. Badosa expressed deep emotion after the win, highlighting her journey back to the top, stating, "I had to fight through that, and I had to keep believing in myself." Bouzkova had reached the final after defeating top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Meanwhile, the men's final featured Sebastian Korda aiming to become the first American champion since 2007.