Paula Badosa has claimed her first title in over two years at the Washington Open, defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. The Spanish tennis star, who had fallen to No.140 in the rankings due to injury struggles, made a remarkable comeback, asserting that she feels like a top athlete again. Badosa's path to victory included notable wins over former Grand Slam champions and culminated in her fourth career title, improving her ranking to No.40. She expressed gratitude for her return to form and emphasized her desire to test herself further ahead of the upcoming U.S. Open, starting August 26. Badosa's journey highlights both her resilience and determination to overcome previous setbacks and regain her competitive edge.