Aryna Sabalenka to face her best friend Paul Badosa in 2nd round of Stuttgart Open tomorrow

The clay season has been going in full flow in ATP and in the WTA as well. We have seen some impeccable performances from the WTA players from players like Danielle Collins and Elena Rybakina in the tournaments. Even the likes of Iga Swiatek have been dominating the number 1 position right now. This has made the competition between these women Tennis players have been intense and all the fans have enjoyed it.

There has been one more player who has been one of the iconic players right now in Aryna Sabalenka. The 25-year-old Belarusian known for her powerful groundstrokes is currently holding the number 2 spot in the WTA rankings. She has also gone on to win a total of 4 grand slams in her entire career where she has mastered both the doubles and the singles competition. It is safe to say that she is right now one of the biggest competitors in the game.

Aryna Sabalenka's clash with Paul Badosa

Though the game of Tennis is known for some of the biggest rivalries we have ever seen, there is also a way that you get to make some friends as well. For Sabalenka it has been the Spaniard Paula Badosa who has had the highest ranking of number 2 in WTA rankings just 2 years ago. Sabalenka has even opened up on her friendship with Badosa as well. As fate will have it, the two best friends will be going head to head in the fourth round of the Stuttgart Open tomorrow. These two have also played 5 matches against each other where Sabalenka just about holds the lead over them.

The game between them will be something to watch out for and both of them even have similar styles as well. This will be a great match to watch out for not only due to the relationship shared between the two players but also the rivalry. This will be the moment where friendships might also be kept aside since both are professionals and will be playing to win the game and make it to the quarter-finals.