Qatar Open 2025: Paula Badosa crashes out after straight-sets loss to Amanda Anisimova

Tennis sensation Paula Badosa suffered a crushing defeat against Amanda Anisimova in straight sets in the second round of the Qatar Open 2025. Anisimova won the game against the Spanish star by 6-4, 6-3. The 23-year-old tennis star made a great start and won the opening set. The American sensation kept her resilience, producing incredible groundstrokes to mark the win in the next set.

Anisimova dominated with her power, covering four of 13 break points. The Spanish star was only able to manage to convert two of her ten break points. This thrilling encounter lasted for one hour and 30 minutes of the game. The American star's win improved her head-to-head win record against Badosa to 2-0.

Anisimova d. Paula Badosa 6-4 6-3

Amanda reaches the Round of 16 in Doha for the first time since 2020.

Not a single person who follows the sport would doubt the level she can produce.

Thrashing the ball with extra venom today.

✅1st top 10 win of 2025

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 11, 2025

Paula Badosa's recent performance and ranking implications

Earlier, Paula Badosa toppled Renata Zarazua 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the first round of Qatar Open 2025 in Doha at Centre Court Arena. Just a day ago, Paula Badosa was seen expressing her happiness after storming into the top 10 WTA rankings after her blistering performance in the Australian Open 2025, where she made it to the semifinals before losing to world number one and her close friend Aryna Sabalenka.

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The 27-year-old tennis star made bold headlines in the first Grand Slam of the year when she defeated world number three Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals. She was sensational throughout the tournament, which allowed her to achieve her 10th WTA ranking. However, the 27-year-old tennis star's recent loss in the 1000 ATP tour might dampen her rankings despite her stellar performance in the first Grand Slam of the year.

Reporter asked, "Last year we were celebrating your competing again. Today, we can celebrate that you’re back in the top 10.”

Paula Badosa: "I did it once before the injury. Doing it twice for me is amazing. It means the world to me.”

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