Paula Badosa delivered a powerful performance to defeat Coco Gauff and secure her first-ever Australian Open semifinal appearance. Following her 6-4, 6-3 victory, the emotional Spaniard reflected on her remarkable journey over the past year.
“A year ago, I was here with my back injury, and I didn’t know if I had to retire from this sport,” Badosa revealed. “Now I’m here, playing the best in the world. I never thought I’d be in the semifinals a year later.”
Badosa credited her determination for the win, acknowledging Gauff’s strong start. “Coco was playing insane tennis at the beginning, but I’m super proud of the level I gave today,” she said.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Badosa, showcasing her resilience and growth as she continues her quest for a maiden Grand Slam title.
Badosa at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.12, the Spaniard owns a 6-2 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is currently having a run at the Australian Open where she overcame 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)
Paula Badosa |
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