Justina Mikulskyte vs Paula Badosa Preview & Prediction | 2026 SP Open (Sao Paulo Open) | First round

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Justina Mikulskyte meets Paula Badosa in the first round at the 2026 SP Open at Parque Villa-Lobos in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 16 September 2026 at 9:30 pm

Venue: Parque Villa-Lobos, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

Justina Mikulskyte vs Paula Badosa prediction

Paula Badosa is back in the top 100 and looking like finishing 2026 on a positive note.

The Spaniard has been putting together some solid results and more consistent tennis of late and if she’s fit, the former world number two is still capable of some high-level performances.

Indeed, this opener should be routine for the world number 70 with lucky loser Justina Mikulskyte, 30, offering little in terms of victories on the tour throughout her career.

This will be their first meeting and it’s worth backing a low number of games or Badosa in two.

Justina Mikulskyte vs Paula Badosa tip: Paula Badosa to win 2-0