Sherif holds off Badosa in 3:27 Hamburg epic for 13th straight win
Mayar Sherif keeps her momentum high after a grueling performance at the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open. Sherif defeated Paula Badosa in a match that lasted three hours and 26 minutes to secure a spot in the next round. This victory marks her 13th consecutive win across all levels, keeping her form sharp as she moves through the tournament bracket.
This matchup served as a direct follow-up to the recent Iasi final. While Sherif claimed that previous meeting through a retirement, this latest contest proved her ability to grind through a full-length test. The match currently stands as the seventh-longest main-draw battle on the circuit for the 2026 season.
Sherif now holds a 3-1 record against Badosa in their head-to-head history. She remains a primary contender as the Hamburg event heads toward its conclusion. Fans are watching closely to see if she can maintain this pace during the final stages of the competition.