Paula Badosa withdrew from the Iasi Open final against Mayar Sherif after physical discomfort forced her to retire while trailing 6-4, 4-0. The Spaniard ended a nine-match winning streak and apologized to fans for the abrupt conclusion.
Badosa, who had reached her second consecutive final, called for a medical timeout in the second set but could not continue after losing the next game. She cited ongoing physical issues stemming from a packed schedule of six tournaments in little over a month.
In her post-match remarks, Badosa said she hated losing a final in that manner but could not keep up with her body. She also noted a recent shift toward more positive thinking after earlier losing streaks.
Sherif claimed her second WTA title and first in four years. Badosa’s run lifted her ranking to No. 93, securing direct entry into the US Open main draw.