Tennis Fans Convinced Paula Badosa Faked Injury After Mid-Match Retirement

Paula Badosa retired from the Iași Open final against Mayar Sherif on July 20, 2026, while trailing 6-4, 4-0, citing an inability to continue due to her body. However, fans quickly turned skeptical after the former world No. 2 returned to competition within 48 hours, defeating opponents in another tournament, leading many to question whether her mid-match retirement was genuine.