Paula Badosa’s feat at the Australian Open! The Spaniard eliminates world No. 3 Coco Gauff and advances to the last four, a first for her in a Grand Slam. A look back at this high-level performance signed by the former world No. 2…
This is a resounding feat that Paula Badosa has just achieved at the Australian Open. This Tuesday, the Spaniard took the scalp of world number 3 Coco Gauff in two sets (7-5, 6-4). Thanks to this prestigious victory, she qualified for the semi-finals, a first for her in a Grand Slam. A result which confirms its return to the forefront after a difficult period.
Badosa returns to his best level
Former world number 2, Paula Badosa has had a rollercoaster ride in recent months. Kept away from the courts by injuries, she tumbled down the rankings. But in Melbourne, she seems to have found her tennis again. Facing Coco Gauff, big favorite of the tournament and undefeated since November, Badosa delivered a performance of great mastery.
A success in two stages
The first round was fiercely contested. The two players tied the game until 5-5, before Badosa managed to break to pocket the set. In the second, the Spaniard quickly took the lead to lead 4-1. Despite a burst from Gauff, she held on to win 6-4 and secure her ticket to the semi-finals.
I’m super proud of my level of play. For me, it’s a dream come true.
-Paula Badosa
Consecration for Paula Badosa
At 25, Paula Badosa tasted the final four of a Major for the first time. After several great victories including one against the Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia, Badosa reached a new milestone against Coco Gauff. This is her first success against a Top 10 player in a Grand Slam. A benchmark victory for the Spaniard who now dreams of lifting the trophy.
Sabalenka ou Pavlyuchenkova au prochaine tour
In the semi-final, Paula Badosa will meet the winner of the 100% Russian clash between Aryna Sabalenka, world number 5, and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 32nd at the WTA. An XXL challenge in perspective for the Spaniard who will try to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career. Given her Australian career and the confidence she has built up, all hopes seem possible for Paula Badosa.
