Few saw what was going on when world number two Sabalenka had 4-2 and 40-15 in their own serve but lost the game and then the match.
- After losing the serve, I was so disappointed in myself and emotionally it went completely crazy.
I could not stop the emotions and get myself back in the match, says Sabalenka according to WTA's website.
Sabalenka's frustration gave rise to many mistakes of his own and Badosa took advantage of the situation at the high altitude in Guadalajara, 1500 meters, and won the last ten games.
- When I was down 2-4, I played a little hesitantly and did not want to make mistakes.
If you start to doubt in these situations, the mistakes can start to spread.
I accepted what it looked like at that stage of the match, says Badosa who felt the tough conditions where the ball field is a little different than at sea level and it is harder to breathe.
- I played so well in these tough conditions and I knew I had to play this well to beat her, says Badosa.
Sakkari beat Swiatek: "Feeling better and better"
Earlier in the evening, Maria Sakkari had beaten Iga Swiatek 6-2.6-4.
- I felt good with the high altitude and could control my strokes very well.
I also feel better and better every day, says Sakkari according to AP.
World setter Ash Barty waives the tournament because she does not want to submit to the quarantine rules.
Upon returning to Brisbane, Australia, she was to be quarantined for two weeks, which she was allowed to do after the US Open in September.
She did not want to do it again.