No. 9 Paula Badosa of Spain held her "home" court on Sunday to win her opening match at the Dubai Tennis Championships in the ...

However, Badosa also served pretty well and allowed only one break so it was enough for her to get the job done in two sets.

The former world No. 2 vaulted back up the rankings following a semifinal run at the Australian Open, and talked more about her return to form after winning in Dubai.