Caroline Garcia takes down Paula Badosa in Dubai

Caroline Garcia bounced back nicely from her defeat to Iga Swiatek in the previos round as she defeated Paula Badosa in straight sets 6-4 6-3.

The French player finished the year on a high note when she won the WTA Finals in Forth Worth. She's been enjoying her off-season since then and recently got back to praticing. The first match in Dubai was not good as she was beaten by Swiatek but this one was much better. They traded early breaks in this one but eventually, Garcia found a better rhythm.

Neither served particularly well but the French player found the best serve when she needed it the most. Another break towards the end of the first set sealed it for her 6-4. Badosa started off the second set a bit better as she took an early lead 2-1 but then lost it immediately after. That was part of a huge run by Garcia as she won four games in a row.

Garcia finished off the match 6-3 to give her team the lead. All in all, a solid performance by Garcia for her first win since the WTA Finals.