TENNIS is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in Spain, with Raphael Nadal dominating the men’s game for some time.
However, Nadal’s success has spurred a new generation of tennis players, with the sport being the second most followed in the country.
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Who is tennis ace Paula Badosa?
Paula Badosa was born in Manhattan, New York to Spanish parents.
Her family moved to Barcelona when she was seven, which is when she started to play tennis.
At the age of 14, Badosa moved to Valencia to focus on her tennis career before returning to Barcelona when she was 17.
Growing up, her tennis idols were Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova although she has also admitted to being a huge admirer of Simona Halep.
On the junior circuit, Badosa won three singles titles and one doubles title, reaching a world ranking of 8.
In 2021, she became the first female Spanish tennis player to reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open in the tournament’s history.
The following year, she reached the heights of being ranked world number 2 by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).
She has three career WTA singles titles, with her best Grand Slam tournament performance coming as she reached the quarter-finals of the French Open.
Is Paula Badosa dating anyone?
Badosa is currently dating Juan Betancourt, with the couple having been together since 2021.
Betancourt is a Cuban actor, model and fashion icon.
He has appeared in publications including GQ Brazil, Elle Man Vietnam, and GQ Espana.
Since they began dating, Juan Betancourt has become her greatest tennis supporter, often seen cheering her on courtside.
Betancourt has worked with renowned brands such as Giorgio Armani, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Victorio & Lucchino, Custo, Desigual, Roberto Verino or Ralph Lauren.
He has also appeared in internationally renowned magazines such as Forbes Magazine, Vanity Fair, Adon Magazine, Esquire, GQ, Glamour Spain, Vogue Spain and Men’s Health among others.
What is Paula Badosa’s net worth?
This can be quite a challenge to find, with so many different sources quoting figures which vary wildly.
Badosa has earned $3,165,520 in prize money during her tennis career to date.
Reports suggest her net worth is in the region of between £3m-£5m.