Paula Badosa says she is emotional after beating Coco Gauff in the Australian Open quarterfinal

Paula Badosa secured her first Grand Slam semi-final spot by defeating Coco Gauff at the Australian Open. Badosa's aggressive gameplay and composure under pressure showcased her resilience and determination. Her victory marks her first win against a Top 10 player at a Grand Slam and her growth as a player.

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Paula Badosa’s impressive run at this year’s Australian Open has been nothing short of inspirational. The former world No. 2 recently secured her spot in the semi-finals at a Grand Slam for the first time in her career by defeating the world No. 3, Coco Gauff.

The stage was set for an electrifying quarterfinal, with Gauff entering the match as the favorite, thanks to her impeccable form and unbeaten streak this season. However, it was Badosa who triumphed, winning in straight sets 7-5, 6-4. The match was a showcase of Badosa’s aggressive and relentless gameplay. Despite Gauff’s efforts to level the scores, Badosa held her ground, breaking Gauff’s serve multiple times and displaying remarkable composure under pressure.

Emotions ran high for Badosa as she reflected on her journey post-match. Just a year ago, she was ranked outside the top 100 and faced a possible retirement due to a chronic back injury. The road to recovery was arduous, but her determination and resilience paid off. Badosa shared how she had to cope with the uncertainty of her career and how her comeback has been a testament to her perseverance.

Her victory over Gauff not only marks her first win against a Top 10 player at a Grand Slam but also signifies her growth and maturity as a player. Badosa’s emotional response underscores just how significant and hard-fought this achievement is in her career. It’s a story of resilience, dedication, and passion for the sport.

Next up, Badosa will face either two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a bid to reach her first Grand Slam final. Her journey so far stands as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the heights one can reach with unyielding determination.

Paul at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Tommy Paul

31 - 16win/loss

Hard
13-7
I Hard
3-1
Clay
14-5
Grass
1-3
28 year old
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2025 Highlights

Now ranked no.11 (career-high), Paul has achieved a 6-1 record in 2025. The American is currently competing at the Australian Open where he ousted the world no.70 Christopher O Connell 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-7(5) 7-5, the world no.76 Kei Nishikori 6-7(3) 6-0 6-3 6-1, the world no.57 Roberto Carballes Baena 7-6(0) 6-2 6-0 and the world no.66 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-1 6-1 6-1.

Tommy Paul will compete against the world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the quarter on Tuesday at 2:00 pm on Rod Laver Arena. Their record is 2-0 for Paul.

Tommy won 4 titles in his career: 3 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Dallas (Dallas Open) on the 3rd of February and Delray Beach (Delray Beach Open) on the 10th of February.

Paul
Australian Open
Paul's Record
Paul
Projected
Draw

Cori Gauff in 2025

Cori Gauff

42 - 15win/loss

Hard
22-8
Clay
20-4
Grass
0-3
21 year old
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2025 Highlights

Ranked no.3, Gauff played her last match on the 21st of January when she lost to world no.12 Paula Badosa 7-5 6-4 in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).

During this season Coco has managed to achieve an overall 9-1 match record. Coco conquered 1 title in Australia.

Gauff
Australian Open
Gauff's Record