
Paula Badosa’s on-court interview following her victory over Coco Gauff at the Australian Open was filled with emotion and reflection. After securing a 7-5, 6-4 win, Badosa expressed her overwhelming feelings, stating, “I’m a bit emotional. For me, this is a dream come true.”
Badosa, who had faced significant challenges with a debilitating back injury just a year ago, credited her resilience and determination for her success. “I’ve been through a lot,” she said. “I think I was, in the past, one of the best players in the world, but now I’m a better player. I’m more mature, and I think I manage the emotions a little better—not always, but sometimes!”
The Spaniard’s journey to this point has been remarkable. After considering retirement due to her injury, Badosa made a stunning comeback, winning titles and climbing the rankings. Her victory over Gauff, who was on a 13-match winning streak, marks her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance.
Badosa acknowledged the tough competition she faced, saying, “Coco at the beginning, was playing insane tennis. But I’m super proud of the level I gave today.” She also expressed gratitude for the support from the crowd, describing the atmosphere as amazing.
Looking ahead, Badosa will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals. Her journey to this point has been a testament to her perseverance and dedication to the sport.
Badosa at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.12, Paula owns an overall 6-2 match record in 2025. The Spaniard is competing at the Australian Open where she managed to beat the world no.37 Xinyu Wang 6-3 7-6(5), the world no.150 Talia Gibson 6-1 6-0, the world no.18 Marta Kostyuk 6-4 4-6 6-3, the world no.55 Olga Danilovic 6-1 7-6(2) and the world no.3 Cori Gauff 7-5 6-4.
The Spaniard won 4 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts and 1 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)