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Badosa Advances in Straight Sets
Spain’s Paula Badosa has qualified for the round of 16 at the Sao Paulo Open after recording a straight-sets victory over Lithuania’s Justyna Mikulskite on September 17, 2026. Badosa, the tournament’s top seed, won the match 6-3, 6-2 in one hour and 15 minutes.
Strong Start for the Top Seed
Badosa controlled the match from the opening set and secured a 6-3 win. Her consistent play helped her maintain pressure on Mikulskite and establish an early advantage in the contest.
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Badosa Takes Control in Second Set
The Spanish player continued her strong performance in the second set. She earned the first break of Mikulskite’s serve in the third game before breaking again in the seventh game. Badosa went on to close out the set 6-2 and complete the match.
Next Opponent Jasmine Ortenzi
Badosa will face Argentina’s Jasmine Ortenzi in the second round. Ortenzi booked her place in the next stage after defeating France’s Chloe Paquet 6-3, 6-2.
First WTA Tour Meeting
The upcoming match will be the first meeting between Badosa and Ortenzi on the WTA Tour. The encounter will give both players an opportunity to establish an early advantage in their head-to-head record.
Sao Paulo Open Continues
Badosa’s progression keeps the tournament’s top seed in contention as the Sao Paulo Open moves into its next stage. Her straight-sets victory also sets up a new challenge against Ortenzi in the round of 16.
International Tennis Spotlight
The Sao Paulo Open continues to bring together players from different countries as competition progresses through the draw. Badosa’s advancement adds further interest to the tournament as she looks to continue her run in Brazil.
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