Julia Grabher def. Paula Badosa 7(7)-6(3), 4-6, 6-0 — Madrid Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Julia Grabher defeated Paula Badosa 7(7)-6(3), 4-6, 6-0 in the R128 of the Madrid Open 2026.

Julia Grabher saved the decider from going either way before pulling clear with a 6-0 third set — two match points came and went prior to the finish, but Badosa's serve collapsed after a tight middle frame. The Austrian's 12 double faults from her opponent told the tale: Badosa dropped serve four times in set three alone. Grabher hit 68% of first serves to Badosa's 58% and books a date with Leylah Fernandez.

Match stats

Paula Badosa: 2 aces, 58% first serves, 12 double faults. Julia Grabher: 1 ace, 68% first serves, 7 double faults.

Profiles: Paula Badosa · Julia Grabher — Madrid Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Paula Badosa and Julia Grabher.