Paula Badosa defeated Coco Gauff in a straight sets victory at the Australian Open quarterfinals. Badosa's strong performance and Gauff's unforced errors were key factors in the match.
Coco Gauff 's exceptional run at the Australian Open came to a disappointing end on Tuesday as she suffered a 7-5, 6-4 defeat against Spain's Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals. Gauff, seeded third, entered the match at Rod Laver Arena with an impressive 9-0 record for 2024 and a 13-match winning streak dating back to her victory at the WTA Finals in November. The 2023 U.S.
Open champion had only dropped one set in her previous four matches at Melbourne Park this year, but Badosa proved to be a formidable opponent, exposing vulnerabilities in Gauff's game, particularly her forehand and serve. Gauff struggled with unforced errors throughout the match, finishing with a total of 41, including six double faults and 28 missed forehands. Badosa capitalized on Gauff's miscues, relentlessly pressing the American and keeping her on the defensive. A pivotal moment came in the second set, where a 22-point game lasting over 12 minutes saw Badosa convert her fifth break chance after Gauff made two consecutive forehand errors. This game exemplified Gauff's struggles, with 11 out of Badosa's 12 points in that game coming from Gauff's mistakes. Gauff's frustration was evident throughout the match, often reacting to errors with gestures of covering her face, slapping her legs, or even dropping her racket to the court. In contrast, Badosa showed composure and determination, celebrating her victory with a mixture of joy and disbelief. This win marked Badosa's first Grand Slam semifinal at the age of 27. She will now face either Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals
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