Paula Badosa is back training and preparing for her long-awaited return to competition this week at the Billie Jean King Cup, in what could be her first appearance since late June. The Spaniard’s last match came at Wimbledon, where she fell in the opening round against Katie Boulter. Since then, she has once again battled physical problems linked to her recurring back injury — a setback that forced her to skip the entire North American hardcourt swing, including the US Open.

The former world No. 2 had been enjoying a promising first half of the 2025 season, showing signs of stability after years interrupted by injuries. But, as has often been the case throughout her career, her progress was halted just when momentum seemed to be building. Determined not to let another setback define her y

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