Coco Gauff defeated by Paula Badosa at Australian Open quarterfinals

Coco Gauff's impressive run at the Australian Open came to an end in the quarterfinals as she lost to Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-4, marking a disappointing finish for the third-ranked player in the world. Gauff, who had entered the match undefeated this year with a 9-0 record and a 13-match winning streak, struggled with unforced errors and double faults, ending the match with a total of 41 unforced errors. Despite the loss, Gauff remained optimistic, reflecting on her performance improvements since the previous year's U.S. Open, stating she feels she is on an upward trajectory. Badosa, who reached her first Grand Slam semifinal, expressed pride in her performance after overcoming a significant back injury in the past year. Gauff displayed sportsmanship post-match, acknowledging Badosa's strong play while also recognizing areas for her own improvement. The match highlighted the resilience and evolving capabilities of both players in the competitive landscape of women's tennis.