'A very strong woman': Badosa sends support to close friend, Aryna Sabalenka

Paula Badosa battles past Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-4 in Stuttgart opener. World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to face good friend Badosa at Porsche Grand Prix. Badosa will play Sabalenska in the first match of the tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Miami Open on Friday. Badosa sends support to close friend after losing to her close friend in a devastating period of her life. Bados: 'A very strong woman': Badosa calls her'very strong woman'

Belarusian star shared a prolonged hug with best friend Paula Badosa. The pair walked along on either side of the net arm-in-arm before walking off together. The Belarusian pair shared a lengthy hug with each other before leaving the net. Sabalenka is currently on a four-year-old hiatus from the World Cup.