The same back injury that nearly ended Badosa's career last year forced her to retire her Merida quarterfinal this week.

Paula Badosa shared an inspirational message after blowing six match points in a heartbreaking defeat to Elena Rybakina as the Spaniard noted that "pain isn't the end, but a part of the journey."

In the Round of 16 at the WTA Dubai, UAE on Wednesday, Elena Rybakina (ranked No. 7) takes on another top-10 competitor in Paula Badosa (No. 10). Rybakina earned a two-set win over Moyuka Uchijima ...