Paula Badosa has been granted a wildcard entry into the Linz Open, a WTA 500 tournament. The tournament takes place from this Sunday until 12 April. Mirra Andreeva is also set to compete, joining the event at the last minute.
Badosa Aims for Roland Garros Main Draw
The Austrian tournament made the announcement. The tournament stated they were delighted to welcome Paula Badosa and that she would receive a special invitation to the main draw. They said they were looking forward to seeing her in Linz.
Badosa’s main objective is to gain direct entry into the main draw of Roland Garros. She aims to avoid having to play in the qualifying rounds of the Grand Slam in Paris.
Andreeva Enters Linz After Raducanu Withdrawal
Mirra Andreeva is also participating in the Linz Open. Following Raducanu’s withdrawal, the world number 10 begins her clay court season after an inconsistent period in the United States.
Linz Open a Key Stop Before Paris
The Linz Open is another key tournament in the lead-up to Roland Garros. This year the tournament will be played on clay courts, having previously been held on indoor courts.
Badosa is currently outside the top 100 in the rankings. This follows her defeat in the third round of the Charleston tournament against Anna Kalinskaya.
The tournament in Linz is a crucial step towards Paris for the players involved.