MIAMI: Paula Badosa spoiled Simona Halep's return from a doping ban, fighting back to claim a gritty 1-6 6-4 6-3 win on Tuesday (Mar 19) to move into the second round of the Miami Open and set up what is sure to be an emotion-packed match with Aryna Sabalenka.
Mar 19, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Simona Halep reaches for a forehand against Paula Badosa on day two of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Halep had been the player in the spotlight coming into Miami accepting a wild card when her four-year suspension was cut to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. "Yesterday I spoke with her a lot of time, this morning the same, so I know what she's going through."That for me is a little bit shocking also to go through that because at the end she's my best friend and I don't want her to suffer.
The third set turned into a dog fight with Badosa again getting the early break to go ahead 2-1 only to have a battling Halep immediately break back.
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