Sep 01, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Paula Badosa of Spain shakes hands with Yafan Wang of China after beating her on day seven of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa Provides Heartbreaking US Open 2025 Update

The Spaniard has been out of action since Wimbledon.

Spanish sensation Paula Badosa has made a disheartening announcement ahead of the upcoming 2025 US Open in New York. The World No. 12 reached the quarterfinal stage at Flushing Meadows last year, making this update a massive setback for her. Badosa is set to miss the rest of the North American swing, including the final major of the season.

Throughout her career, Badosa has fought a constant battle with injuries. She started the 2025 campaign with a semifinal finish at the Australian Open – losing to close friend and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Since then, it has been an injury-filled year for the Spaniard. A former World No. 2 and Olympic quarterfinalist, Badosa is hoping to return at the earliest. She currently has a 17-11 record on tour, with no titles to show for it.

Paula Badosa Set to Miss US Open 2025

The 27-year-old has been out of action since her opening round loss at the Wimbledon Championships. A recurring back issue has kept the Spaniard on the sidelines, resulting in a collapse in terms of ranking. The injury continues to trouble Badosa, who took to social media to announce that she will be missing the US Open this year. “It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my withdrawal from this year’s US Open,” said Badosa.

From earlier today… Paula Badosa, quarterfinalist in 2024, will miss the #USOpen. Second top player to miss the event after Zheng Qinwen.

Badosa will also miss the mixed doubles event (entered directly with Draper). Half of that list will end up withdrawing I'm pretty sure. pic.twitter.com/csId9UWUrH
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 9, 2025

With the main draw set to commence on August 24, Badosa’s absence as a former quarterfinalist will be a huge loss for the tournament. “This decision was incredibly difficult to make,” continued the veteran on social media. “After the amazing run I had in New York last year and the deep connection I feel with the city and its fans, stepping away from this tournament is very emotional for me.”

I’m not announcing anything lol.
Just like to express myself and share it… pic.twitter.com/ksH8nfA6Tq
— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) August 8, 2025

“Wishing all the players the very best. To the fans in New York, I will miss you deeply and I look forward to being back as soon as I can.” Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann will replace Badosa in the main draw, with the returning Alize Cornet next in line.

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Sankalp Harikrishnan

A passionate sports fan through and through, I am currently pursuing my MA in Global Sports Journalism. I specialise in tennis and football writing at The Playoffs News, and I have prior experience working at EssentiallySports and Sportskeeda. Born and raised in Bengaluru, India, sport was my safe space right from my childhood. After trying my hand at multiple sports and representing my educational institutions in cricket, badminton and table tennis, I found sports media to be my calling.