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Tennis star Paula Badosa defeated Coco Gauff by 7-5, 6-4 in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena of Melbourne Park on January 21. The two star players showcased stellar performances on the court, but ultimately, the Spanish star became the first woman of the ongoing season to book the berth in the semifinal thriller.
Badosa had a great start to the game, comfortably winning the first set and breaking the USA star's nine-winning streak. The 27-year-old tennis star maintained his form in the second set and marked the straight-set win over the 20-year-old American sensation.
After winning the game against Coco Gauff, Badosa's priceless reaction to the win has gone viral. She falls on her knees and is overcome with emotions.
Watch the video here:
Paula Badosaโs reaction after beating Coco Gauff at the Australian Open.
โ The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 21, 2025
She falls on her knees, overcome with emotion.
1st Grand Slam Semifinal.
Doctors told her she might have to retire from the sport because of her injury.
Look at her now. ๐ฅน
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Earlier, on January 19, 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.
Paula Badosa becomes the 4th Spanish woman in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam singles semifinal.
โ The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 21, 2025
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario.
Conchita Martinez.
Garbiรฑe Muguruza.
๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฌ๐.
Proud. ๐ช๐ธโค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/qeov9Ay1Qk
I would never think a year later I would be here: Paula Badosa
Meanwhile, Paula Badosa expressed her happiness after she made it to the last four. She revealed that last year she sustained the grave injuries in the tournament, and doctors have advised her to retire from the sport, which was heartbreaking news for her. However, the star player's resilience and determination make her advance to the semifinal thriller.
Paula Badosa after beating Coco Gauff to reach Australian Open SF
โ The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 21, 2025
โA year ago I was here.. I didnโt know if Iโd have to retire from the sport. I won today. Iโm in the semifinals. I would never think a year later I would be hereโ โค๏ธ
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“A year ago I was here.. I didn’t know if I’d have to retire from the sport. I won today. I’m in the semifinals. I would never think a year later I would be here," Paula Badosa said after the win.