Katarzyna Kawa takes on Paula Badosa in the Hamburg first round, with the Pole hoping to capitalize on her opponent's demanding recent schedule.
Kawa Tests Herself Against A Former Top Star
- Kawa holds a 2–0 record in tour-level first-round matches.
- She has a 3–8 record against Top 100 players.
- Badosa has won nine of her last 10 clay-court matches.
- She has failed to win a match in five of her last seven tour-level events.
HTH - Paula Badosa leads 1-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hertogenbosch | Qualifying First Round | Grass | Paula Badosa | 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
Kawa Seeks Winning Start in Hamburg
Katarzyna Kawa suffered a disappointing defeat in Iasi last week, where she led by a set and 3-0 before losing to Panna Udvardy in three sets in the second round. She will now look to put that disappointment behind her and make a positive start this week.
The Pole failed to win a match during the first two months of the season, but has enjoyed a strong clay swing. She won the WTA 125 titles in Huzhou and Modena, reached the semifinals in Antalya, and made the quarterfinals in Bogota.
This will be her second appearance in Hamburg. On her debut in 2021, she suffered a first-round exit.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Age | 33 (Born 17 November 1992) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 131 |
| Career High | 112 (9 November 2020) |
| Elo Ranking | 134 (Rating: 1659) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Badosa Eyes Strong Hamburg Debut
Paula Badosa reached the final in Iasi last week, where she retired while trailing Mayar Sherif by a set and 0-4. Despite missing out on the title, it was her first tour-level final since 2024.
It has still been an excellent run for the Spaniard, who won the WTA 125 title in Bastad a few weeks earlier before finishing runner-up in Iasi. Those performances have given her plenty of confidence and momentum as she looks to get her season back on track.
The recent results have lifted Badosa back inside the top 100. Before that, she had recorded multiple main-draw wins in only three tournaments during the first six months of the season, reaching the quarterfinals in Berlin, the third round in Charleston, and the semifinals of the Austin WTA 125.
This will be her Hamburg debut, and she will be looking to build on her recent momentum.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Age | 28 (Born 15 November 1997) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 93 |
| Career High | 2 (25 April 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 41 (Rating: 1824) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 4 |