TENNIS star Paula Badosa stunned fans by posting a series of bikini snaps on social media after a trip to Indonesia.
The 27-year-old is taking some time off from tennis after being forced to retire from her Round of 32 match at the China Open through injury last month.
She also split with boyfriend Stefano Tsitsipas earlier this year after both crashed out early at Wimbledon.
But Badosa has moved on with a luxury holiday with family and friends in Bali.
The Spanish star regularly wows fans by sharing pictures with her 1.2million followers on Instagram.
And she did so again by posting a series of bikini pictures to set pulses racing.
In one photo, Badosa posed by a waterfall in a bright yellow bikini.
And in another, she showed off her toned figure in a maroon bikini while sunbathing by the pool.
She also uploaded photos working out with friends and exploring the nearby town in a photo dump.
In a caption alongside the post, she said her holiday “healed her” following a difficult few months.
She said: “Places and people heal you, and this was one of those times.
“What an amazing trip with my crew for life. Love you guys. Ps: Indonesia stole my heart.”
Badosa had been left in tears when a groin injury forced her to pull out from her China Open match against Karolina Muchova.
She later revealed she would not play tennis again this year after some “painful moments”.
The world no23 wrote on social in media: “There are times when I ask myself how I manage to keep going through the toughest, most painful moments.
“And the truth is, it’s in those exact moments that I discover the deepest strength inside me. Every setback hurts, but it also reminds me how badly I want to fight, how much I want to come back stronger. I wouldn’t be able to do this without the people who continue to believe in me.
“Your support carries me when things get heavy, and your faith gives me courage when doubt creeps in. That energy, that love. It’s something I can never thank you enough for.
“No matter how many obstacles come my way, I promise you this: I will keep fighting, I will keep pushing, and I will keep finding my way back. See you in 2026.”
And her high-profile relationship with fellow tennis star Tsitsipas ended shortly after following around two years together.
A report from Spanish magazine Hola said they had gone their separate ways after both players exited Wimbledon and unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The duo also deleted pictures of each other they had posted on their social media accounts.
A source said: “They were going through a rough patch professionally, with injuries, and that affected their relationship.
“They’re not well, of course. It’s normal for any couple that breaks up.
“They had started the year very well and their dream has been shattered.
“They have struggled to make their relationship work. Ghosts from the past have returned, marked by the injuries they have both suffered.
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