Paula Badosa (former WTA runner-up in April 2022) announced on Saturday that she will not compete in the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Paula Badosa will not play at the Australian Open 2023

Badosa, ranked 11th in the world, injured her right thigh during her match against Beatrice Haddad Maia (WTA Adelaide 2) on Thursday.

“Bad news… I got injured in the quarter-final match in Adelaide and after the results I’ll be out for a few weeks… I’m sad to miss the Australian Open this year, I’ll miss it.” I will do my best to return as soon as possible” – Paula Bados on Instagram.

Brazilian Laura Pigossi (113 WTA) will take advantage of the departure of the Iberian woman. Having been eliminated in the last round of qualification, the athlete from Brazil will be accepted directly into the main draw of the Australian Open 2023 as a lucky loser. Pigossi will meet Catherine McNally (95 WTA) in the first round.

The 2023 Australian Open will be held from January 16 to 29. The champions of the title were Ashley Barty (now retired from sports) and Rafael Nadal.