Coco Gauff Shocked by Paula Badosa in Australian Open Quarterfinals

MELBOURNE: Coco Gauff had a rough day at the Australian Open. Her forehand and serve just weren’t working, leading to a lot of unforced errors. It was a tough match, and she ended up losing to Paula Badosa, 7-5, 6-4, in the quarterfinals.

Gauff had high hopes after a strong start to the year, but she couldn’t find her rhythm on the court. She struggled with double-faults and missed opportunities, which really hurt her chances. Despite the loss, she felt she was on the right path and had made improvements since her last tournament.

Badosa, on the other hand, was thrilled with her performance. This win marked her first Grand Slam semifinal at 27, and she was emotional about it. She played aggressively and kept the pressure on Gauff, who just couldn’t keep up.

Gauff finished with 41 unforced errors, which included six double-faults. It was a tough match for her, especially when she couldn’t break Badosa’s serve at all until she was already behind.

After the match, Gauff acknowledged that Badosa played better in crucial moments. Badosa’s victory was a big deal for her, especially after overcoming a serious back injury that made her question her career.

Next up for Badosa is a match against either Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Meanwhile, the day also featured a highly anticipated match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, both aiming for their own milestones.