Paula Badosa secured her eighth consecutive victory on Friday, defeating Panna Udvardy 6-3, 7-5 in the WTA Iasi quarterfinals. The win ties her career-best winning streak.
The Spaniard needed one hour and 42 minutes to dispatch the Hungarian world No. 124. Badosa broke Udvardy’s serve twice in the first set. The second set was tighter. Udvardy led 4-2 before Badosa rallied, winning five of the next six games.
Badosa’s resilience was tested. She saved three break points at 4-4 in the second set. Her first-serve percentage dipped to 58% in that set, up from 72% in the first. She converted 4 of 11 break points overall.
This streak matches her previous best of seven wins, set in 2021. That run included a title in Belgrade. The current streak features a Budapest title and four wins in Iasi. The surfaces are identical – both runs were on clay.
Badosa’s ranking has climbed 14 spots to No. 36 during this streak. A title in Iasi would push her into the top 30.
| Match | Round | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest R1 | First | 6-2 6-1 | July 8 |
| Budapest R2 | Second | 7-5 6-3 | July 10 |
| Budapest QF | Quarterfinal | 6-3 6-4 | July 11 |
| Budapest SF | Semifinal | 6-2 7-6(5) | July 12 |
| Budapest F | Final | 6-4 6-3 | July 13 |
| Iasi R1 | First | 6-1 6-2 | July 15 |
| Iasi R2 | Second | 4-6 7-5 6-3 | July 16 |
| Iasi QF | Quarterfinal | 6-3 7-5 | July 17 |
Badosa will face either Laura Pigossi or Miriam Bulgaru in Saturday’s semifinal. The match is scheduled for July 18, 2026, on Center Court. Kickoff is expected around 11:00 local time.
Analysts point to Badosa’s improved movement and serve placement as key factors. Her forehand has been particularly effective, generating 22 winners against Udvardy. Betting markets have installed Badosa as a -400 favorite to win the title.
A victory in the semifinal would break her personal best streak. The milestone comes 15 months after she fell outside the top 100 due to a back injury. Badosa has not dropped a match since June 26.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Paula Badosa’s current winning streak?
- A: Paula Badosa has secured eight consecutive victories, tying her career-best streak set in 2021.
- Q: How did Badosa win her quarterfinal match in Iasi?
- A: She defeated Panna Udvardy 6-3, 7-5, saving three break points at 4-4 in the second set to secure the win.
- Q: What is Badosa’s ranking after this streak?
- A: Her ranking has climbed 14 spots to No. 36, and a title in Iasi would push her into the top 30.
Extended Reading
This report compiled using data from Flashscore and bet365 News. Match statistics sourced from official WTA feeds.