"I'm lacking a bit of luck": Badosa optimistic of change in fortunes ahead of Madrid Open

Paula Badosa had a really good outing in Stuttgart last week but she lacked a bit of luck against Sabalenka who ultimately defeated her in three sets.

The Spaniard remains optimistic that she'll find her best tennis on clay moving forward expecting that with a bit more luck things will finally fall into place. Speaking ahead of Madrid she thinks that it might even happen at the Madrid Open. She has put forward some really decent performances in the past here:

“In matches against the best in the world I’m lacking a bit of luck for them to fall to me. My level’s good and I’m excited to play. Hopefully this week those matches go my way.”

She confirmed that she's been working hard in the past few weeks hoping that the reward comes in Madrid:

“I’ve been doing some great work, hopefully the turning point in the season will come in Madrid”.

We've seen an improved level last week in Stuttgart so her putting forward a really strong showing here would not be surprising. Having a good serve helps her in that regard as the balls fly really quickly here due to the altitude.