Coco Gauff Exits Australian Open Quarterfinals, Remains Optimistic

Coco Gauff expressed disappointment but not devastation after her quarterfinal exit at the 2025 Australian Open, where she lost to Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4. The 20-year-old American reflected on her performance, noting her growth in maturity and ability to handle losses better than in the past. Gauff acknowledged that although she wasn't at her best, she gave her all and felt proud of her progress, having previously won nine matches to start the year. She compared her current mindset to her last Grand Slam defeat, emphasizing her understanding of what to improve moving forward. Despite the loss, Gauff remains optimistic about her trajectory in the sport. Badosa, advancing in the tournament, will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals.