Australian Open 2025: Paula Badosa wins fourth round in straight sets, enters Quarter-Finals

Paula Badosa advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Australian Open after defeating Olga Danilovic in the fourth round of the year's first Grand Slam at Margaret Court Arena of Melbourne Park on January 19. The Spaniard showcased her stellar form and snatched the straight-sets win to enter the last eight of the showpiece event.

Badosa d. Olga Danilovic 6-1 7-6(2)

Down 2-5 in the 2nd set.

Paula is into her first ever Australian Open Quarterfinal.

And with this win, she’s #10 in the live rankings.

✅Reached QF in the last 2 Slams

Back to looking like one of the very best players in the world.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

The 27-year-old showcased her beast form in the opening set and marked the resounding win at the start of the game. However, Danilovic was seen marking her comeback in the second set, but Badosa hit some ridiculous and incredible shots to thwart her opponent to make it to the next round. The star player is just three wins away from winning the Melbourne Park title.

Earlier, Paula Badosa defeated Marta Kostyuk in the third round of the Australian Open 2025 at Show Court Arena on January 17. She made a stunning start in the game, having won the first set comfortably. However, Kostyuk staged her comeback in the second set to level up the game, but the Spaniard outplayed her in the third set of the game before heading to the quarters.

Also Read: Australian Open 2025: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka blows away Mirra Andreeva to storm into quarter-finals

Paula Badosa opens up after reaching Australian Open Quarter-finals

Badosa after reaching Australian Open QF

“What have you learned about yourself and your character the last few years?”

Paula: “I think I’m a fighter... I’ve been through so many things in my life. I think it helped me to appreciate the moment more.” ❤️

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

Meanwhile, Paula Badosa calls herself a fighter after making it to the Quarter-Finals of the Australian Open 202. The Spain-born star revealed that she was calm in the thrilling encounter, which allowed her to be more focused on the game.

Paula Badosa after reaching 1st Australian Open QF

“Today I was pretty calm… I was like ‘after the video the other day, you have to behave.’” 😂

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025

“I think I’m a fighter... I’ve been through so many things in my life. I think it helped me to appreciate the moment more. Today I was pretty calm… I was like ‘after the video the other day, you have to behave," Badosa said after reaching Australian Open QF.

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