Paula Badosa vs Nadia Podoroska Prediction 9/19/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Paula Badosa will face Nadia Podoroska in the semifinal of the Sao Paulo Open on Saturday, September 19. Here’s our Paula Badosa vs Nadia Podoroska prediction. This preview will include a Paula Badosa vs Nadia Podoroska pick.

Paula Badosa vs Nadia Podoroska Preview

Paula Badosa defeated Mary Stoiana in straight sets to advance to the semifinals of the Sao Paulo Open. Badosa edged Stoiana in a close first set 6-4 in 52 minutes. The Spaniard was dominant in the second set where she broke Stoiana’s serve twice and converted her third match point to ease into the last four. 

In the victory, Badosa hit 2 aces and committed 5 double faults. Badosa landed 57% of first serves in play and won 78% of first serve points (25/32). Badosa won 38% of second serve points (9/24) and saved three of five break points. Badosa improves to 26-18 for the season, having beaten Mikulskyte and Ortenzi earlier in the week. She will seek to reach her second Tour-level final of the season.

Nadia Podoroska earned a hard-fought three-set win over Suzan Lamens to reach a rare WTA Tour level semifinal on hard courts. The Argentine won a two-hour, 39-minute match 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 to progress. Podoroska was 3-5 down in the first set, and was a break down in the decider, but still managed to prevail.

In the victory, Podoroska hit 1 ace and committed 9 double faults. She landed 63% of first serves in play and won 64% of first serve points (38/59). Podoroska won 49% of second serve points (17/35) and saved 8 of 13 break points in the match. Podoroska is expected to rise to the top 250 next week. She is looking to reach her first WTA final on hard courts.

Paula Badosa vs Nadia Podoroska Head-To-Head

Badosa and Podoroska have played twice at all levels. Badosa won both matches in straight sets on hard courts, including at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Paula Badosa vs Nadia Podoroska Prediction

Podoroska has looked impressive, reaching just her third career semifinal on hard courts at WTA level. That said, Badosa continues to register convincing wins, and she’s steadily finding that Top 50 form. And I can’t ignore that Podoroska has been a slow starter this week in some of her matches, and if that pattern repeats, Badosa will take advantage. I’ll back Badosa in straight sets for maximum value.

Nur Said's Pick: Badosa in straight sets